1 lb. white raisins
1/2 lb. citron
1 lb. candied pineapple
1 lb. candied cherries
1/4 lb. mixed orange and lemon peel
1 lb. nutmeats
3 c. sifted all purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. shortening
1 c. granulated sugar
5 eggs
1/4 c. fruit juice
1 1/2 tbsp. vanilla extract

Cut up fruit and nuts coarsely, and mix thoroughly with one cup of the flour. Sift remainign two cups of flour, salt, and baking powder together. Cream the shortening; gradually add sugar, and cream well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating vigorously after each addition. Stir in sifted dry ingredients alternately with combined fruit juice and vanilla extract. Fold in floured fruits and nutmeats. Pour into two loaf pans about 5 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 2 3/4 inches, which have been greased and lined with heavy waxed paper. Bake in slow oven (300 degrees) for 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 hours. Makes about six pounds.