(In a bowl soak a dozen dried apricots, half a dozen dried apples, two handfuls of dried cranberries and two handfuls of golden raisins in a quarter cup of good rum, warmed, for at least an hour (up to overnight).)
New to the group, and would like to add to this thread on fruitcake. Everyone hates fruitcake, Its to dry for one, the citron peel kills the flavor as does the green cherries. However I make one and also like the above add in a bowl dried fruit, but I add it to a pan, with 1 cup Myers Spiced Rum and 1/2 cup Kaluha. I simmer for 10 minutes and set aside.
I then use a basic Gingerbread box mix and add soaked cooled fruit, plus 1 teaspoon clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice. I bake and set aside to cool.
After they have cooled I had a mix of Rum and Kaluha, about 1/4 cup of each. This I spoon over the top of cake and set aside to rest as you normally do with fruitcake. Must be stored in a airtight container.
I have never had a complaint on my fruitcakes. always get requests to make more.
Would love feedback from anyone that trys this.
Raven
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