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Daisy's Fruitcake

By: Daisy Corene McHorse

"Daisy Corene McHorse of San Saba, Texas has given a new twist to fruitcake. 'To a fresh apple cake recipe, I add pecans plus candied fruits,' she says."

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
1 Hr

Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 48 servings

Ingredients

3 cups chopped, peeled tart apples
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup apple juice
3 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons apple pie spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 pound candied red cherries, halved
1/2 pound green candied cherries, halved
1/2 pound diced candied pineapple

Directions

Line three 9-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pans with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine apples, sugar and apple juice; let stand for 15 minutes. In a bowl, combine the eggs, oil and vanilla. Add to apple mixture; mix well. Combine the flour, apple pie spice, baking soda and salt; add to apple mixture and mix well. Fold in pecans, cherries and pineapple. Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Remove waxed paper. Cool completely.