1 1/2 c Sweetened applesauce
1/2 c Shortening
1 c Sugar
1 pk (8 ozs.) pitted dates;
-sliced
4 oz Chopped pecans
1/2 lb Red cherries; halved
1/2 lb Green cherries; halved
2 c Raisins
2 1/4 c All-purpose flour
2 ts Baking soda
1 tb Cinnamon
1/4 ts Allspice
1/2 ts Salt
Grease and flour a tube pan and set aside. Combine applesauce, shortening
and sugar together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil for 5 minutes,
stirring occasionally. Combine fruit and nuts in a large bowl, adding
flour, soda, salt and spices and stir together. Fold in cooked mixture
until well moistened. Pour into the prepared pan and bake at 275 degrees
for 2 hours or until done.
Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely.
Yield:
1 fruitcake
Yields
1 Servings