FAMOUS CHRISTMAS MEMORY FRUITCAKE 2 1/2 pounds brazil nuts 2 1/2 pounds white and dark raisins; mixed 1/2 pound candied cherries 1/2 pound candied pineapple 1 pound citron 1/2 pound blanched almonds 1/2 pound pecan halves 1/2 pound black walnuts 1/2 pound dried figs 1 tablespoon nutmeg 1 tablespoon cloves 2 tablespoons grated bitter chocolate 8 ounces grape jelly 8 ounces grape juice 8 ounces bourbon whisky 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon allspice 2 cups butter 2 cups sugar 12 eggs 4 cups flour Cut the fruits and nuts into small pieces, and coat them with some of the flour. Cream the butter and sugar together, adding one egg at a time, beating well. Add the rest of the flour. Add the floured fruits and nuts, spices, seasoning, and flavorings. Mix by hand. Line a large cake tin with wax paper, grease, then flour. Pour the mixture into the pan and put it in a steamer over cold water. Close the steamer and bring the water to a rolling boil. Lower the heat and steam the cake for about four-and-one-half hours. Preheat oven to around 250-degrees and bake for one hour. Enjoy. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at:
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