3 1/2 c. mixed diced fruit and peels (1 1/2 lbs.)
1 1/4 c. dark seedless raisins (8 oz.)
1 c. California walnuts, chopped
1 c. pecans, chopped
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
4 eggs
1 c. apricot brandy

Mix fruits, peels, raisins, and nuts. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Sprinkle 1/4 cup over fruit mixture, mixing well. Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar, add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Add sifted dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with 3/4 cup brandy. Pour batter over fruits and mix well.

Place mixture into loaf pans, filling each pan 3/4 full. Pour 1/4 cup more brandy over and put into a 300 degree oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Toothpick should come out clean when done.

When done, wrap each loaf into clean, white cloth, then with aluminum foil and keep in a cool place for 6 weeks prior to use. Makes great holiday gifts. I have done so and have gotten compliments.