Dried Fruit Fruitcake Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups water
1 cup brandy (or use an equal amount of apple juice or cider)
2 cups dates, pitted & quartered
2 cups golden raisins
2 cups dried cherries
1 1/2 cups dried apricots, quartered
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups slivered almonds
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 tbsp almond extract

Directions:

In a large saucepan, combine first 9 ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, then reduce to low & cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat & cool to room temperature.
Preheat oven to 275 degrees F, then grease & flour a 12-cup Bundt pan.
In a large bowl, combine the next 6 ingredients which are dry, then stir in the lightly beaten eggs, the almond extract, and the cooled fruit mixture, & combine well.
Spoon batter into the prepared Bundt pan & bake for at least 2 hours & 20 minutes. Toothpick in the center should come out clean.
Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes, then unmold onto a serving plate & cool completely.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	376 Kcal (1574 kJ)
Calories from fat	98.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.9g	17%
Cholesterol	25.67mg	9%
Sodium	87.1mg	4%
Potassium	460.59mg	10%
Total Carbs	63.92g	21%
Sugars	47.5g	190%
Dietary Fiber	4.62g	18%
Protein	5.34g	11%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	2%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	63.3mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	275.33 Kcal (1153 kJ)
Calories from fat	71.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.99g	17%
Cholesterol	18.8mg	9%
Sodium	63.78mg	4%
Potassium	337.27mg	10%
Total Carbs	46.81g	21%
Sugars	34.78g	190%
Dietary Fiber	3.38g	18%
Protein	3.91g	11%
Vitamin C	1mg	2%
Iron	1mg	7%
Calcium	46.3mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

7.6

Points
10

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
low cholesterol,
good source of fiber

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