Ingredients

3 C. pitted dates
4 ounces red candied pineapple
4 ounces green candied pineapple
4 ounces red candied cherries
4 ounces green candied cherries
1 pound shelled brazil nuts (3 C.) or pecan halves (4 C.)
1 C. sifted enriched flour
1 C. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
4 well beaten eggs
1 tsp. vanilla or rum extract

Cooking Instructions

Halve dates and cut pineapple in chunks. Combine with the whole cherries and nuts. Sift together dry ingredients, add to fruits and nuts, coating well. Stir in eggs and vanilla. Line two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pans with heavy paper; then grease paper and pour in batter. Bake in slow oven (325) 1 hour or till done. Cool.
 
 
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