Ingredients
- 2 cups candied fruit
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups raisins
- 1/4 teaspoons nutmeg
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 chopped walnuts
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1 can pineapple, crushed, drained
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup blackberry wine
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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Vintage Fruitcake
Time: 30 minutes prep, 120 minutes cook
Servings: 30
Directions
- In a large bowl, mix together candied fruit, raisins, dates, nuts, and pineapple.
- Pour wine over fruits and set aside.
- Cream shortening, brown sugar, and spices together
- until fluffy.
- Mix in beaten eggs.
- Add flour, baking powder, and baking soda, and
- beat well.
- Add fruit mixture, and mix well.
- Pour batter into 2 large loaf pans or 6 minature pans.
- Bake at 300 degrees for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Cool and wrap with foil. Store for at least 1 week before cutting
- for best flavor.
- They are tasty and make really nice gifts, esp. the little ones!
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Summary
This recipe uses a nice fruity wine to make it a winner!
