Fruitcake Supreme

SUBJECT: Dive into the sweet and festive world of baking with our delicious Fruitcake Supreme recipe. Packed with an array of dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices, this fruitcake is a perfect holiday treat that will fill your home with the most delightful aromas. Let’s get ready to bake up a delicious slice of tradition!

Title: Fruitcake Supreme

Ingredients:
– 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
– 1 cup dried cranberries
– 1 cup golden raisins
– 1 cup chopped dates
– 1 cup candied cherries, halved
– 1 cup chopped pecans
– 1 cup chopped walnuts
– 1 cup dark rum
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup brown sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– Additional rum for brushing (optional)

Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 10-inch bundt pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped apricots, cranberries, raisins, dates, cherries, pecans, and walnuts. Pour the dark rum over the dried fruit and nuts, stirring to combine. Let the mixture sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the fruits to soak up the rum.
3. In another mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in the soaked fruit and nut mixture, making sure it is evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
7. Bake the fruitcake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove the fruitcake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once the fruitcake has cooled, you can brush the top with additional rum for an extra boost of flavor, if desired.
10. Slice the Fruitcake Supreme and serve it with a cup of hot tea or coffee for a cozy and delicious holiday treat.

Wishing you a joyful baking experience with this Fruitcake Supreme recipe that will surely become a beloved tradition in your home. Share a slice with your loved ones and bring a touch of sweetness to your holiday season!