JEWELED FRUITCAKE

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This yummy fruitcake is packed with colorful dried fruits and rich Brazil nuts.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups dried apricot halves (11 ounces)
2 cups pitted whole dates (12 ounces)
1 1/2 cups Brazil nuts (8 ounces)
1 cup red and green candied pineapple, chopped (7 ounces)
1 cup red and green whole maraschino cherry, drained (12 ounces)
3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3 eggs
Light corn syrup, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300°F. Line loaf pan, 9x5x3 or 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 inches, with aluminum foil; grease foil. Mix all the ingredients except corn syurp. Spread in pan.
  • Bake about 1 hour 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. If necessary, cover with aluminum foil for last 30 minutes of baking to prevent excessive browning.
  • Remove fruitcake from pan (with foil) to wire rack. For a glossy top, immediately brush with corn syrup. Cool completely before cutting, about 24 hours. Wrap tightly and store in refrigerator no longer than 2 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 55 mg

Nhlanzeko Msweli
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This is the best fruitcake recipe I've found. It's easy to follow and the cake always turns out perfectly. I love that I can customize the fruit and nuts to my liking.


Rada das
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This fruitcake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the candied fruits and nuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Lexus Horton
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfectly! It was a little more work than I expected, but it was totally worth it. The cake was moist and delicious, and it was a big hit at my holiday party.


Shahadat Hussain Shahed
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This is the best fruitcake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the candied fruits and nuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Mariatu D Koroma
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I've made this fruitcake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a bit of a process to make, but it's worth the effort. The cake is dense and moist, and the flavors are amazing.


Mdjebon jebon
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This fruitcake was a hit at our holiday party! It was moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The candied fruits and nuts added a festive touch, and the cake was beautifully decorated with jewel-toned sprinkles.