2/3 c. butter
2 c. sugar
4 eggs

Cream butter and sugar and then add eggs.

Sift together:

3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Add to first mixture, alternating with:

1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda

Fold in:

2/3 c. cherry preserves
2/3 c. apricot preserves
2/3 c. pineapple preserves
1 c. chopped pecans
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Bake 1 1/2 hours at 325°F. You may use 2 small loaf pans or 1 Bundt pan.