Barbara’s fruitcake recipe

Barbara’s Fruitcake recipe

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
Barbara's fruitcake recipe is a delightful and traditional holiday treat that has been passed down through generations. Packed with a medley of dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices, this fruitcake is moist, flavorful, and perfect for sharing with loved ones during festive celebrations. The secret to its irresistible taste lies in the combination of carefully selected ingredients and the time-honored baking technique. Whether enjoyed with a cup of tea or as a sweet ending to a holiday feast, Barbara's fruitcake is sure to become a cherished family favorite.

Keywords: fruitcake, recipe, holiday treat, dried fruits, nuts

Barbara's fruitcake recipe details

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Ingredients:

6 ounces dried apricots, chopped

6 ounces prunes, chopped

6 ounces dates, chopped

6 ounces raisins

6 ounces dried cherries

1/3 cup port

1/3 cup Triple Sec

1 Tablespoon brandy

1/4 cup orange, apple or pineapple juice

2 Tablespoons lemon juice

1 cup pecans

1/2 cup almonds

2-1/2 cup flour

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon allspice

1/2 teaspoon mace

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 cup butter

1 cup sugar

5 eggs

Variations:

#1 – Add 1 cup of mini chocolate chips along with the nuts and fruit.

#2 – Add 1/3 – 1/2 cup of finely chopped ginger with the nuts.

#3 – Combine #1 and #2.

#4 – To put some real zip in this holiday treat make several weeks ahead and sprinkle weekly with brandy, bourbon, port, or sherry.

Instructions:

Line pan bottoms with waxed paper and set aside. Mix apricots, prunes, dates, raisins, dried cherries, port, Triple Sec, brandy, orange, apple or pineapple juice and lemon juice and let stand overnight. Measure pecans and almonds and set aside.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk flour, cinnamon, allspice, mace, salt and baking powder in large bowl. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs to butter-sugar mix. Beat until smooth. Add to dry ingredients. Beat together, Add fruit and nuts to batter. Combine thoroughly. Put into pans and bake for 50 minutes at 350 degrees. Then bake at 300 degrees for 15 minutes. Not too alcoholic and really very tasty. Eat soon or wrap and refrigerate.

Makes: 4 or 5 small loaves