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Pecan Fruitcake Recipe
by CookEatShare Cookbook

Pecan Fruitcake
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  Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 3 c. sifted all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking pwdr
  • 2 teaspoon grnd cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon grnd nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon grnd allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon grnd cloves
  • 2 c. pecan halves
  • 1 (24 ounce.) pkg. raisins
  • 1 (8 ounce.) pkg. candied red cherries, halved
  • 1 (4 ounce.) pkg. candied green cherries, halved
  • 1 (12 ounce.) pkg. pitted dates, snipped
  • 1 (4 ounce.) pkg. candied pineapple, minced
  • 4 Large eggs
  • 1 3/4 c. brown sugar
  • 1 c. orange juice
  • 3/4 c. butter, melted and cooled
  • 1/4 c. molasses

Directions

  1. Sift flour, baking pwdr, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves into large mixing bowl. Add in candied fruits, raisins, dates, and pecans. Mix till fruits and nuts are well coated. Beat Large eggs till foamy. Gradually add in brown sugar, beating till well combined. Blend in orange juice, butter, and molasses. Add in to fruit mix; stir till well combined.
  2. Grease three 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch loaf pans. Line bottoms of pans with strips of brown paper; grease paper and pans. Turn batter into prepared pans, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake at 300 degrees for about 2 hrs. Cover all pans with foil after 1 hour. Cold thoroughly; remove from pans. Wrap in plastic wrap. Overwrap in foil. Store in refrigerator. Make fruitcakes 3 to 4 weeks ahead for a blended and mellow flavor. Yield: 3 fruitcakes.