Description
A beloved holiday tradition featuring rich flavors from Texas bakeries, known for their high-quality ingredients and unique recipes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed dried fruit (raisins, cherries, pineapple)
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup rum (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the dried fruit and pecans.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the fruit and nuts.
- Pour the mixture into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider soaking the dried fruit in rum overnight before baking.