Applesauce Fruitcake

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups sweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 8-ounce package pitted dates, sliced
• 4 ounces chopped pecans
• 1/2 pound red cherries, halved
• 1/2 pound green cherries, halved
• 2 cups raisins
• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps

1. Grease and flour a tube pan and set aside.
2. Combine applesauce, shortening and sugar together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Combine fruit and nuts in a large bowl, adding flour, soda, salt and spices, and stir together.
4. Fold in cooked mixture until well moistened.
5. Pour into the pan and bake at 275 degrees for 2 hours or until done.

Notes

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