1 1/2 c. bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1/3 c. scalded milk, cooled
3/4 c. butter, softened
1/3 c. dark brown sugar
3 beaten eggs
1/2 c. dark raisins
1/2 c. yellow raisins
1/4 c. chopped dates
1/4 c. peeled and diced apples
1/2 c. broken walnuts, pecans, or toasted almonds
1/4 c. unsifted flour
2 tbsp. brandy

Mix bread crumbs, sugar, salt, baking powder, and spices in a large bowl. Add cooled, scalded milk. Cream butter with brown sugar, and add beaten eggs. Mix fruits and nuts together in another bowl and dredge with flour. Stir fruits, nuts, and brandy into batter. Turn into greased 5 cup mold. Steam 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Top with Flaming Brandy Sauce. Serves 8.