BIG EARL'S EASY ICEBOX FRUITCAKE
This is a very easy and good fruitcake with no baking. As with most of my recipes I invite you to add your own touch to it and modify it any way you want for you and your family. My grandkids, who normally quickly turn down fruitcake, come back for seconds on this one. My momma got the original recipe off the side of a box of...
Provided by Earl Williams
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Line two 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, allowing wrap to hang over edges 3 or 4 inches.
- 2. In a large bowl, finely crush the graham crackers, then add the red and green cherries, candied fruit, and pecans.
- 3. Melt butter in a double boiler. Cool slightly. Add sweetened condensed milk, marshmallows, and bourbon (or wine), stir well. Pour this over the crackers and fruit. Mix well. The mixture should be very thick and moistened thoroughly. Pack mixture tightly into the lined pan making sure no air bubbles are trapped in the loaf. Garnish top with pecan and cherry halves. Cover tightly with the plastic wrap.
- 4. Allow to age in the refrigerator for at least 3-4 weeks or longer (the longer the better the flavor). The flavors will have a chance to blend and all of the liquids will be absorbed into the cake. I have keep them in the refrigerator for over two years and enjoyed a slice of fruitcake every once in a while all year long. After they have molded to the shape of the loaf pan (3 to 4 weeks) they may be removed from the pans for long term storage.
- 5. Note 1: I use a 32 ounce (2 pound) container of mixed candied fruit. I hold out enough of the red and green maraschino cherries (cut in half) and pecan halves to garnish the top of the fruitcakes, the rest of the cherries and pecans are cut up in the cake.
- 6. Note 2: 2 cup sweet wine (grape, blackberry or any flavor you desire) may be substituted for the bourbon or they both may be left completely out.
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koiralaphant youthclub
[email protected]This icebox fruitcake was a great way to use up some of the fruit that I had on hand. It was easy to make and it turned out so well. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definite
shumi akter tayba
[email protected]This icebox fruitcake was a nice change from the traditional fruitcake. It was moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I would definitely make this again.
Temini Harrison
[email protected]This icebox fruitcake was okay. It was a bit dry, but the fruits and nuts were flavorful. I would probably not make it again.
Shameer Jan10
[email protected]I was disappointed with this icebox fruitcake. It was very dry and crumbly, and the fruits and nuts were not very flavorful. I would not recommend this recipe.
Rita Bakry
[email protected]This icebox fruitcake was not what I expected. It was very dry and crumbly, and the fruits and nuts were not very flavorful. I would not recommend this recipe.
Kelley Czaplicki
[email protected]This icebox fruitcake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I would probably make it again, but I would use less sugar next time.
Dominick Simons
[email protected]I loved this icebox fruitcake! It was so easy to make and it turned out so well. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
Guy
[email protected]This icebox fruitcake was delicious! The combination of fruits and nuts was perfect, and the cake was moist and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Adele martinez
[email protected]This icebox fruitcake was so easy to make and it turned out so well! I love that I could use up some of the fruit that I had on hand. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definit
Giveness Maphanga
[email protected]I made this icebox fruitcake for my family for Christmas and it was a huge success! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a
kai stamper
[email protected]This icebox fruitcake was a hit at our holiday party! Everyone loved the combination of fruits and nuts, and the cake was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again next year.