Brandy for basting and/or spritzing

brandy for basting and/or spritzing

AmericanOtherIntermediate30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings

1) Combine dried fruits, candied ginger and both zests.
2) Add rum and macerate overnight, or microwave for 5 minutes to re−hydrate fruit.
3) Place fruit and liquid in a non−reactive pot with the sugar, butter, apple juice and spices.
4) Bring mixture to a boil stirring often, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
5) Remove from heat and cool for at least 15 minutes. (Batter can be completed up to this
6) Heat oven to 325 degrees.
7) Combine dry ingredients and sift into fruit mixture.
8) Quickly bring batter together with a large wooden spoon, then stir in eggs one at a time
9) Spoon into a 10−inch non−stick loaf pan and bake for 1 hour.
10) Check for doneness by inserting toothpick into the middle of the cake.
11) If it comes out clean, it's done. If not, bake another 10 minutes, and check again.

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point, then covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before
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completing cake.)
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until completely integrated, then fold in nuts.
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