Ingredients
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125 g glace pineapple
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125 g glace apricot
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250 g dates, stoneless
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250 g glace cherries, green and red
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2 eggs
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1/4 cup light brown sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla essence
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1 tablespoon rum
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90 g butter, softened
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1/2 cup plain flour
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1/4 cup self rising flour
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125 g whole blanched almonds
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250 g brazil nuts, whole
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients first. Chop pineapple, apricots and dates into pieces the same size as the Brazil nuts, leave nuts whole, combine fruit and nuts in a large bowl.
- Beat eggs in a bowl until thick and creamy, add sugar, essence, rum and softened butter, beat until well combined.
- Stir into fruit mixture and add sifted flours.
- Spread mixture evenly and firmly into a large loaf pan which has been greased and lined.
- Bake at 150°C for about 2 hours.