2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
1 (28 oz.) jar "None Such Ready-to-Use" mince meat
2 c. (1 lb.) mixed candied fruit
1 c. (or more) chopped walnuts and-or pecans

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Grease (generously) and flour 9-inch or 10-inch tube or fluted tube pan. Sift flour and baking soda over fruit and nuts; set aside. In large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Blend in flour, nuts, and candied fruit; stir well.

Pour into prepared pan; place pecan halves and candied cherries on top (optional). Bake 1 hour 50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. I bake with pot of water in oven.