Jewel Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Jewel Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. raisins; 1/4 c. water; 1/2 c. shortening; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 egg, well beaten; 1/2 tsp. soda; 1/2 tsp. hot water; 1/2 c. thick applesauce; 1 1/2 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1 1/4 c. gumdrops (not licorice or green), cut into small pieces; 1/2 c. chopped nuts

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. raisins
1/4 c. water
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg, well beaten
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. hot water
1/2 c. thick applesauce
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/4 c. gumdrops (not licorice or green), cut into small pieces
1/2 c. chopped nuts

1
Simmer raisins and water for 3 minutes, just until water is absorbed.
2
Cream shortening with sugar.
3
Blend in egg.
4
Dissolve the soda with the hot water, add this to applesauce and blend into creamed mixture.
5
Sift together flour, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt. Add in gumdrops and nuts.
6
Blend this into creamed mixture; add cooled raisins.
7
Pour into greased and lined (3 thicknesses of wax paper) loaf pans.
8
Bake at 300u00b0 for 1 3/4 hours.
9
Cut when cool.

497

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. raisins, 1/4 c. water, 1/2 c. shortening, 1/2 c. sugar, and more.

Yes, Jewel Fruit Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Jewel Fruit Cake

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