1 lb. butter
2 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
4 c. flour
3 lbs. currants
2 lbs. raisins
1 1/4 lbs. citron, chopped
1 lb. hickory nuts, shelled and chopped
1 c. water and 1/4 c. brandy
1 tbsp. cloves
2 tbsp. cinnamon
3 tsp. mace
3 tsp. nutmeg

Blend butter and sugar. Add beaten eggs and flour. Set aside. Mix fruits and nuts. Add water mixed with brandy. Sprinkle spices over the mixture, then combine thoroughly with first mixture. Bake in well greased loaf pans in 325 degree oven for 2 hours.