Mom'S Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Mom'S Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried currants; 2 cups raisins; 1 cup candied cherries; 1 ounce small gum drops, no licorice ones; 2 cups pitted dates, cut in half; 1 1/4 cups chopped walnuts; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 teaspoons ground allspice; 1/4 cup brandy; 1 cup apple jelly; 2 cups boiling water; 1 1/4 cups butter; 3 cups white sugar; 7 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda

Servings: persons

1 cup dried currants
2 cups raisins
1 cup candied cherries
1 ounce small gum drops, no licorice ones
2 cups pitted dates, cut in half
1 1/4 cups chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1/4 cup brandy
1 cup apple jelly
2 cups boiling water
1 1/4 cups butter
3 cups white sugar
7 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda

1
Pour boiling water over raisins and currants to cover. Let steam for 5 minutes, then drain. In a very large bowl combine currants, raisins, gum drops, candied cherries, pitted dates, jelly, spices, and brandy wine or fruit juice. Stir to blend. Cover and let stand overnight.
2
Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Grease three 8x4 inch loaf pans.
3
Cream the butter and the sugar together until light and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one. Stir in the vanilla.
4
Sift the flour and baking soda together.
5
Add the flour mixture alternately with the fruit mixture to the creamed mixture. Pour evenly into three loaf pans.
6
Bake at 275 degrees F (135 degrees C) for 2-1/4 to 3 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaves comes out clean.

3249

kcal

Calories

220

Fat

287

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried currants, 2 cups raisins, 1 cup candied cherries, 1 ounce small gum drops, no licorice ones, and more.

Yes, Mom'S Fruitcake 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.

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