Yield: 16 servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
2½ cup | whole wheat pastry flour |
1¼ cup | brown sugar, packed |
1 teaspoon | baking soda |
1 teaspoon | cinnamon |
½ teaspoon | ground cloves |
16 ounces | mixed candied fruits |
8 ounces | candied cherries |
1 cup | chopped walnuts |
1½ cup | raisins |
1 can | (16 oz) peaches, drained, ch |
1 can | (14 oz) sweetened condensed |
1 can | (10 oz) mincemeat |
¼ cup | apricot or peach brandy |
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir in candied fruits, nuts and raisins. Add peaches, milk, mincemeat and brandy; mix well. Pour into oiled 5 x 9-inch loaf pans.
Bake at 300 degrees for 2 hours or until done. Cool completely before removing from pans. Wrap in brandy-soaked cheesecloth; then wrap in aluminum foil. Makes 2 fruitcakes