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Christmas Apricot and Walnut Fruitcake

This traditional holiday favorite receives a tasty twist with dried apricots. Chockfull of fruit and nuts, this will be the crown of any dessert table.

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Ingredients: 

  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups raisins
  • 2 cups dried apricots, roughly chopped
  • 1 1/4 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups Glace Red Cherries, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup mixed peel
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

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