DAISY'S FRUITCAKE

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I added pecans and candied fruits to an apple cake recipe for my Texan take on traditional English fruitcake. -Daisy Corene McHorse, San Saba, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 3 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 2 large)
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup apple juice
3 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons apple pie spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 pound candied red cherries, halved
1/2 pound candied green cherries, halved
1/2 pound diced candied pineapple

Steps:

  • Line three 8x4-in. loaf pans with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside. In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar and apple juice; let stand for 15 minutes. In a bowl, combine the eggs, oil and vanilla. Add to apple mixture; mix well. Combine the flour, apple pie spice, baking soda and salt; add to apple mixture and mix well. Fold in pecans, cherries and pineapple. Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Remove waxed paper. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Anyijukire Albert
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I was disappointed with this fruitcake. It was dry and crumbly, and the flavor was bland.


Carty Phone
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This fruitcake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.


mdshahabul mia
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I've made this fruitcake several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for the holidays.


Surmi Sarkar
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This fruitcake is delicious! I love the way the flavors all come together.


Zarafshakhan11 Khan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my fruitcake turned out really dry. I followed the recipe carefully, but it just didn't come out right.


JK Dai
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This fruitcake is a great gift for the holidays. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Michael Borbor Yambasu
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I've never been a fan of fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and delicious, I can't get enough of it.


Chloe Darr
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This fruitcake is the best I've ever had! It's moist, flavorful, and has a beautiful golden crust.


Eman Soomro
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I was disappointed with this fruitcake. It was dry and crumbly, and the flavor was bland.


Govvana Bernal
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This fruitcake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.


M Kashif ali
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I've made this fruitcake several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for the holidays.


Seonie Kilantz
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This fruitcake is delicious! The flavors are well-balanced and the texture is perfect.


Evaline Gowases
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This fruitcake is a winner! It's moist, flavorful, and has just the right amount of sweetness. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.