Mimi’s Fruitcake | RICARDO

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) golden raisins
• 2 1 /2 cups (625 ml) Sultana raisins
• 1 cup (250 ml) red candied cherries
• 1 cup (250 ml) green candied cherries
• 1 1/4 cups (310 ml) candied citrus peel
• 1 1/4 cups (310 ml) walnut pieces
• 1 cup (250 ml) pecan pieces
• 2 cups (500 ml) sugar
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) vegetable shortening
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) ground allspice
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) ground nutmeg
• 2 cups (500 ml) water
• 3 cups (750 ml) pastry flour
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking soda
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
• Cheesecloth
• Rum, brandy or amaretto (optional)