Miniature Fruitcake Jewels Recipe

Name: Miniature Fruitcake Jewels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup flour, all-purpose; ⅓ cup vegetable shortening butter flavored; ⅓ cup sugar granulated; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 2 large eggs; 1 cup candied fruit diced; 1/2 cup candied cherries red, quartered; 1/2 cup candied cherries green, quartered; 1 cup golden raisins; 1/2 cup dates diced; 1/2 cup pecans coarsely chopped; ⅓ cup powdered sugar; 2 teaspoons brandy or orange juice

Servings: persons

1 cup flour, all-purpose
⅓ cup vegetable shortening butter flavored
⅓ cup sugar granulated
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 large eggs
1 cup candied fruit diced
1/2 cup candied cherries red, quartered
1/2 cup candied cherries green, quartered
1 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup dates diced
1/2 cup pecans coarsely chopped
⅓ cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons brandy or orange juice

1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2
Place 22 (2 1/2 inch) foil baking cups in muffin pan cups.
3
FOR FRUITCAKES, combine flour, shortening, granulated sugar, orange juice, baking powder and eggs in large bowl.
4
Beat at low speed of electric mixer until blended.
5
Increase speed to medium.
6
Beat until light and fluffy.
7
Stir in mixed fruit, red and green cherries, raisins, dates and pecans.
8
Spoon into prepared muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
9
Bake at 350F (180C) F for 25 to 27 minutes or until toothpick insertedinto center comes out clean.
10
Leave fruitcakes in muffin pans.
11
FOR GLAZE, combine confectioners' sugar and brandy in small bowl.
12
Stir until smooth.
13
Brush lightly over tops of warm baked fruitcakes.
14
Cool in pans.

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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 cup flour, all-purpose, ⅓ cup vegetable shortening butter flavored, ⅓ cup sugar granulated, 1/4 cup orange juice, and more.

Yes, Miniature Fruitcake Jewels 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.

Miniature Fruitcake Jewels

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