On 17/11/2014 3:40 PM, Ross@home wrote:
> On Thu, 13 Nov 2014 16:59:02 -0500, Dave Smith
> > wrote:
>
>> I made the second batch today. It looks great. I learned years ago that
>> it is not a good idea to taste it when it is fresh. The texture and
>> taste aren't there. It takes at least a month for those things to develop.
>
> I learned years ago not to taste any fruitcake, fresh or aged. That
> candied peel, especially candied citron peel, just made me gag.
> Then, more years ago than I can remember, I happened upon a recipe,
> where I don't remember, called "Fruitcake For Fruitcake Haters" and
> gave it a try.
> There's definitely no candied peel and maybe it's more the included
> rum, brandy and Grand Marnier that does it but I quite like it.
>
> @@@@@ Now You're Cooking! Export Format
>
> Fruitcake For Fruitcake Haters
>
> 500 grams dried apricots; chopped
> 500 grams dates; pitted and chopped
> 500 grams golden raisins
> 500 grams red & green candied cherries
> 500 grams red & green candied pineapple

What? No jellybeans?
Graham