Dark Fruit Cake Pt 1/2 Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. Golden brown raisins
  • 1 c. Pitted dates, cut into 1/4-inch pcs
  • 1 c. Dry apricots, cut into 1/4-inch pcs
  • 1 c. Candied pineapple, cut into 1/4-inch peices
  • 2 Tbsp. Each candied lemon rind and orange rind (this is optional, if you use it then reduce the amount of pineapple to 3/4 c.)
  • 1/2 c. Red and green glaceed cherries, cut into 1/4-inch pcs
  • 1/2 c. Currants
  • 1 c. Thick preserves (damson plum and apricot/pineapple mixed)
  • 1/2 c. Dark Jamaican rum, plus additional for brushing and for soaking cheesecloth
  • 1/3 c. Canned apricot nectar
  • 2 1/4 c. Sifted, unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp Grnd cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Grnd allspice
  • 1/4 tsp Grnd nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Mace
  • 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 4 lrg Large eggs
  • 1 c. Dark brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 c. Coarsely hand-minced pecans
  • 1 c. Coarsely hand-minced almonds, lightly toasted
  • 2 Tbsp. Light corn syrup
  • 2 tsp Warm water
  •     Almond halves and glaceed cherries for garnish (optional)

Description

1. Combine The Fruit, Preserves, Rum, And Apricot Nectar In A Large Glass Or Possibly Stainless Steel Bowl. Cover Tightly With Plastic Wrap Or Possibly Aluminum Foil And Macerate…

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