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Paradise and Pennant Candied Fruit

Applesauce Fruitcake

Candied fruit adds an extra layer of sweetness to a properly prepared fruitcake, a holiday classic that embodies the tastes and flavors of the season. This dessert is rich in nutty and sweet flavors, with a balance of fruity tastes. The addition of candied fruit enhances the traditional flavors of the season in this classic dessert.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup dark brown sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter (16 tbp), room temperature
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 2 cup applesauce, from jar or can
• 3 ½ cup flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp each nutmeg, allspice, cloves
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp vanilla or almond extract
• 1 b bag of pitted dates, cut in small pieces and/or2 cups raisins
• 2 cups chopped assorted nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds)
• 8 oz each candied red & green cherries, in slices
• 6 oz each candied orange peel & Candied pineapple, chopped
• ½ cup flour to coat fruit

Directions:

This will make 3 loaf pans…

to be continued…