FRUITCAKE

Ingredients

2 boxes quick bread mix*
1 cup candied cherries, chopped
1 cup candied pineapple, chopped
2 eggs
1/2 cup water
1 (1-quart) jar mincemeat
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

Combine bread mix and fruit in a large bowl. In a small bowl, beat eggs in water; add to bread mixture, along with mincemeat and nuts. Blend well. Pour into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees 1 hour and 20-30 minutes. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack. (*Evelyn uses Pillsbury’s nut bread mix.)