Sunset'S Christmas Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Sunset'S Christmas Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. mixed candied fruit; 1 c. chopped nuts; 1/2 c. raisins; 1/2 c. chopped dates; 1/2 c. dried apricots; 1/4 c. honey; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. mace; 3/4 c. brown sugar; 1 1/2 c. flour; 1/2 c. red candy cherries; 1/2 c. dried figs; 1/2 c. orange juice; 6 Tbsp. orange liqueur, divided; 1/4 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 c. butter; 3 eggs; 1/2 tsp. baking soda

Servings: persons

1 lb. mixed candied fruit
1 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. dried apricots
1/4 c. honey
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. mace
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. red candy cherries
1/2 c. dried figs
1/2 c. orange juice
6 Tbsp. orange liqueur, divided
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. butter
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. baking soda

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893

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

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 lb. mixed candied fruit, 1 c. chopped nuts, 1/2 c. raisins, 1/2 c. chopped dates, and more.

Yes, Sunset'S Christmas 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.

Sunset'S Christmas Fruitcake

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