APPLESAUCE FRUITCAKE

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I know a lot of people do not like fruit cake but this one is different. It was published approximately 20+ years ago in our local newspaper's Holiday Recipe Section that had recipes submitted from people from throughout our ares. My husband tried it and it is a keeper. I think the difference is it does not contain the usual...

Provided by Patti Knepp

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 c applesauce, unsweetened
1 c shortening
2 c sugar
1 lb pitted dates, chopped
1 lb raisins
1 lb nuts, chopped
1 jar(s) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1 can(s) crushed or chunk pineapple, drained
4 1/2 c all purpose flour
4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp nutmeg
2 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. In medium saucepan combine applesauce, shortening and sugar. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool.
  • 2. Meanwhile, stir together dates, raisins, nuts, cherries and pineapple in a large bowl. Add the cooked mixture to the fruit and nuts. Then add dry ingredients and mix well.
  • 3. Prepare pan of your choice (tube pan, loaf pans) by greasing well and line bottom with waxed paper which you then also grease. Fill prepared pan 2/3 full. Bake at 250 for 2 hours or until cake tests done.
  • 4. Cool completely. Remove from pan(s) and remove waxed paper. Wrap in foil and store in refrigerator or cool place.

Natalia Kiseleve
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Wow! This applesauce fruitcake is amazing. I'll definitely be making it again.


Rahaju Mister
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This is my new favorite fruitcake recipe. It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.


Sohan Boss
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I'm so glad I found this applesauce fruitcake recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Parvez Musaruf
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This applesauce fruitcake is the perfect holiday gift. It's delicious and festive.


Htet Nay lin
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I've never been a big fan of fruitcake, but this applesauce fruitcake changed my mind. It's so delicious!


Hasan Nazir Ahmad
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This is the best applesauce fruitcake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful.


MD ador Islam
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I made this applesauce fruitcake for a holiday party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Md hasan Mia
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My kids loved this applesauce fruitcake! They said it was the best fruitcake they've ever had.


Gagan Rai
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The applesauce in this fruitcake makes it so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


Soila De Luna
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This was my first time making applesauce fruitcake, and I'm so glad I tried it. It turned out delicious!


Fidel Khan
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I've been making this applesauce fruitcake for years, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect holiday treat.


David King
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My family loved this applesauce fruitcake! The texture was dense and moist, and the flavors of the applesauce, nuts, and spices were perfectly balanced.


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