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Fruitcake Gems

Bite size Fruitcake Gems are the perfect size to pop into your mouth.
Course Christmas, Dessert, Paradise Fruit Co.
Cuisine All-American
Keyword Christmas, holiday, Paradise Fruit Co.
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 3 dozen
Calories 1516kcal
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Equipment

  • Miniature muffin tin and mini paper liners.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup candied red and green pineapple wedges, chopped
  • 1 cup candied orange peel, chopped
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1/4 cup rum or apple juice
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups cashews, chopped
  • candied whole red and green cherries, halved

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine candied pineapple, orange peel and raisins. Pour rum or apple juice over fruit mixture; let stand 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In mixing bowl, cream butter, corn syrup and sugar. Add eggs; mix well. Add flour; mix until combined. Stir in fruit mixture and cashews. Fill paper-lined miniature muffin cups with dough. Press cherry half into top of each. Bake at 300 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on wire cooling racks. Makes 3 dozen.

Nutrition

Serving: 12g | Calories: 1516kcal | Carbohydrates: 202g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 73g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 245mg | Sodium: 460mg | Potassium: 891mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 130g | Vitamin A: 1243IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 10mg