Preparation:
fruit 1 pound candied cherries 1 pound seeded raisins 1 pound seedless
raisins 1 pound currants 1 pound pitted dates, cut in pieces 1/2 pound
diced citron (optional) I would leave this out citron is very strong
tasting and this is what people usually do not like in fruitcake. Use
candied pineapple instead. 1 pound broken walnuts 1 cup rum or brandy 1/2
cup double-strength coffee grated peel and juice of 3 medium sized oranges
grated peel and juice of 1 lemon
Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add well beaten |