1 c. dates
1 c. raisins
2/3 c. butter
1 1/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. dark molasses
1 1/2 c. water or fruit juice

Combine ingredients. Boil gently for 3 minutes. Cool. Beat in: 1 lb. fruit, pineapple, cherries 1 c. nuts

Sift together 3 cups plain flour, 1/2 teaspoon each of cinnamon, nutmeg, soda, baking powder and salt. Add gradually to fruit mixture. Bake at 275 degrees for 2 1/2 hours. Cool and wrap. Pour fruit juice over for moisture.