Good-Cooking - Holiday Delight Fruitcake

Ingredients

• 1 quart chopped pecans
• 1 pound candied cherries
• 1 pound candied pineapple
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 pound butter
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 pound white raisins
• 2 ounces pure lemon extract
• 6 eggs, separated
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons water