1 1/2 c. almonds
1 1/2 c. walnuts
8 oz. pitted whole dates
1/2 c. EACH pitted prunes and apricots
1/2 c. raisins
1 c. candied whole cherries
3/4 c. flour
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 beaten eggs or Egg Beaters
Brandy

1. Grease 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan and line with waxed paper.

2. Mix first ingredients in large bowl. Sift dry ingredients. Mix with fruit and nuts until all are coated.

3. Mix eggs and 1 tablespoon brandy. Add to fruit and nuts and mix until all are coated.

4. Press mixture into pan.

5. Bake in 300 degree oven for 1 hour and 45 minutes.

6. Cool in pan about 10 minutes, then turn on rack and peel off paper. Cool thoroughly. Wrap in several layers of cheesecloth moistened brandy. Wrap in foil.

7. Store in refrigerator 2-4 weeks.