Real Fruit Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Real Fruit Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Fruit-Nut Mixture--make in advance; 4 cups mixed unsalted nuts; I prefer almonds, filberts, and walnuts; 2 cups Turkish apricots, cut into 1/4 inch pieces; 2 1/2 cups Dried fruits, including raisins, golden raisins, currants, prunes, pears, or apples are lovely, all cut into raisin size; 3/4 cup Red wine, with a fruity, lighter taste; 3/4 cup Apple or orange juice; Batter--Make on Baking Day; 1 1/2 cups Sweet butter, softened (3 sticks); 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed; 1 1/4 cups White wheat flour; 1/4 cup Ground flax meal or wheat germ; 2 cups All purpose flour; 2 teaspoons Baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon Baking soda; 1 pinch salt; 1 teaspoon each ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg; 5 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup shredded apple; 1 cup unsweetened applesauce

Servings: persons

Fruit-Nut Mixture--make in advance
4 cups mixed unsalted nuts; I prefer almonds, filberts, and walnuts
2 cups Turkish apricots, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
2 1/2 cups Dried fruits, including raisins, golden raisins, currants, prunes, pears, or apples are lovely, all cut into raisin size
3/4 cup Red wine, with a fruity, lighter taste
3/4 cup Apple or orange juice
Batter--Make on Baking Day
1 1/2 cups Sweet butter, softened (3 sticks)
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 1/4 cups White wheat flour
1/4 cup Ground flax meal or wheat germ
2 cups All purpose flour
2 teaspoons Baking powder
1/4 teaspoon Baking soda
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon each ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg
5 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup shredded apple
1 cup unsweetened applesauce

1
In a large, nonreactive bowl, combine nuts, dried fruits, wine, and juice. Stir well, cover, and store at room temperature for at least 2 days, stirring occasionally.
2
Grease and flour the mini loaf pans and set aside; preheat oven to 325F. In a large bowl, sift together the flours, baking powder and baking soda, salt and spices; stir in the wheat germ or flax meal and set aside.
3
In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and brown sugar until fluffy and doubled in volume. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well incorporated. Add in the vanilla.
4
Add in the flour mixture, a half cup at a time, until evenly combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Batter will be stiff. Stir in the shredded apple and applesauce and mix well.
5
Remove the mixing bowl from the stand, and using a wooden spoon, stir in the marinated fruits and nuts, along with their accumulated liquid. Blend well to make a thick batter. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake...start testing for doneness at 40 minutes, but it may take 75 minutes or longer for the loaves to be baked through. Cool pans on a rack for 20 minutes, then remove cake from pans and allow to cool completely on racks. Wrap well in plastic before storing.

2331

kcal

Calories

160

Fat

185

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Fruit-Nut Mixture--make in advance, 4 cups mixed unsalted nuts; I prefer almonds, filberts, and walnuts, 2 cups Turkish apricots, cut into 1/4 inch pieces, 2 1/2 cups Dried fruits, including raisins, golden raisins, currants, prunes, pears, or apples are lovely, all cut into raisin size, and more.

Yes, Real Fruit 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Real Fruit Fruitcake

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