Fruitcake | Feltonsmarket

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups diced dried pineapple
• 1 1/2 cups raisins, golden or regular
• 1 cup diced dried apricots
• 1 1/2 cups chopped dates
• Heaping 1 cup candied red cherries, plus additional for decoration, if desired
• 3/4 cup rum, brandy, apple juice, or cranberry juice
• 1 cup (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter
• 2 cups dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 4 large eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cocoa
• 1/4 cup golden syrup, boiled cider, or dark corn syrup
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 2 cups chopped, toasted nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts)