Pecan Fruitcake Squares (Or Any Nut You Prefer) Recipe

Name: Pecan Fruitcake Squares (Or Any Nut You Prefer)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup raisins; ¼ cup rum (optional) or ¼ cup brandy (optional); 1 cup unsalted butter (I just use regular butter and decrease the salt.); ¾ cup sugar; ½ teaspoon vanilla; 2 ¼ cups flour; 14-½ teaspoon salt (depending if using salted butter or unsalted); 2 eggs; ¾ cup corn syrup; ⅓ cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 cups pecan halves (or a combination) or 2 cups almonds (or a combination) or 2 cups walnuts (or a combination); 1 cup chopped candied fruit

Servings: persons

1 cup raisins
¼ cup rum (optional) or ¼ cup brandy (optional)
1 cup unsalted butter (I just use regular butter and decrease the salt.)
¾ cup sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla
2 ¼ cups flour
14-½ teaspoon salt (depending if using salted butter or unsalted)
2 eggs
¾ cup corn syrup
⅓ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups pecan halves (or a combination) or 2 cups almonds (or a combination) or 2 cups walnuts (or a combination)
1 cup chopped candied fruit

1
Place raisins and rum, (I use apricot brandy but any flavor would do) in a small microwaveable bowl.
2
Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute to warm raisins so they will soak up brandy.
3
Stir, then set aside.
4
Preheat oven to 350F.
5
In a large mixing bowl, using electric mixer or spoon, beat butter with sugar until creamy.
6
Beat in vanilla.
7
In another bowl, use a fork to blend 2 1/4 cups flour with salt.
8
Gradually stir into butter mixture (it will be dry) Press into ungreased 10X15-inch jelly roll pan.
9
Bake in center of oven until lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
10
Meanwhile, whisk eggs in a large bowl.
11
Add corn syrup, brown sugar,and the last 2 tablespoons of flour; stir until mixed.
12
Stir in raisins and any remaining brandy, nuts and candied fruit.
13
Spread over partially baked warm crust, evenly distributing nuts and fruit.
14
Bake in center of oven until it starts to set in the middle, from 20-25 minutes.
15
I find 20-22 minutes is usually enough.
16
Set pan on rack to cool, then cut into bars.
17
Store in a covered container in a cool dry place, they will keep well for at least a week and can be frozen.

1421

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup raisins, ¼ cup rum (optional) or ¼ cup brandy (optional), 1 cup unsalted butter (I just use regular butter and decrease the salt.), ¾ cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Pecan Fruitcake Squares (Or Any Nut You Prefer) 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.

Pecan Fruitcake Squares (Or Any Nut You Prefer)

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