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 hourhour15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 1 hourhour45 minutesminutes
Servings 3dozen
Calories 1516kcal
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines
Equipment
Miniature muffin tin and mini paper liners.
Ingredients
1cupcandied red and green pineapple wedges, chopped
1cupcandied orange peel, chopped
1/2cupgolden raisins
1/4cuprum or apple juice
1/2cupbutter, softened
1/4cuplight corn syrup
2tablespoonssugar
3eggs
3/4cupflour
2cupscashews, 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.