1 1/2 c. whole Brazil nuts
1 1/2 c. walnut halves
1 pkg. (2 oz.) pitted dates
2/3 c. orange peel (2 to 3 oz. cans)
1/2 c. red cherries, drained
1/2 c. green cherries, drained
1/2 c. raisins
2/3 c. flour, sifted
3/4 c. sugar
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Place nuts, dates, raisins, cherries and orange peel in a large bowl. Measure dry ingredients. Sift over nuts and fruit mixture. Beat eggs until light. Add vanilla and blend into nut and flour mixture. Batter is stiff. Grease loaf pan (10x5x3). Line bottom with wax paper and grease it. Grease sides also. Spoon batter into pan. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 3/4 hours. Cool 15 minutes. Turn onto wire rack and remove wax paper. Bring to room temperature to serve. Stores 2 to 3 months in refrigerator.