Apricot Pistachio Fruitcakes Recipe

• 3 c. sugar
• 2 c. water
• 1 c. plus 10 Tbsp. bourbon
• 2 c. minced dry peaches
• 1 c. golden brown raisins
• 1 c. minced dry pears
• 1 c. minced dry pineapple
• 1 1/2 c. unsalted shelled pistachios coarsely minced
• 1 c. sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 c. finely grnd almonds
• 1 1/2 c. unbleached all purpose flour
• 1 1/4 tsp grnd nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp grnd cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 6 Tbsp. buttermilk
• 1/4 c. fresh orange juice
• 1/2 c. unsalted butter room temperature (1 stick)
• 1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel
• 4 lrg Large eggs room temperature
• 1/4 c. peach preserves

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