Ingredients

1 1/2 cups (375 mL) unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup (125 mL) unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar 1/4 cup (50 mL) molasses 3 tbsp (45 mL) honey 1 1/3 cups (325 mL) golden raisins 1 1/3 cups (325 mL) dark raisins 1/2 cup (125 mL) dried currants 1 cup (250 mL) dried cherries 1/2 cup (125 mL) dried cranberries 1 1/4 cups (300 mL) dried apricots, chopped 1 cup (250 mL) walnut halves, roughly chopped 1 cup (250 mL) pecan halves, roughly chopped 2 1/4 cups (550 mL) all-purpose flour 2 tsp (10 mL) baking soda 1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon 1/2 tsp (2 mL) nutmeg 1/2 tsp (2 mL) allspice 1/4 tsp (1 mL) mace 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 3/4 cup (175 mL) brandy Garnish 1 cup (250 mL) seedless raspberry jam 1/4 cup (50 mL) water Gold leaf

Description

These Luscious Cakes Are Filled With An Assortment Of Dried Fruit Rather Than The Sugary Candied Variety. It Is Essential To Let The Fruitcakes Rest For 5 Days Before Serving So The Flavours Have A Chance To Meld. Wrap The Cakes Tightly In Plastic And Foi

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