Traditional Fruitcake

• 2 cups diced mixed candied fruit
• 1 cup dark raisins
• 1 cup golden raisins
• ½ cup dark rum
• ½ cup chopped blanched almonds
• ½ cup pecans
• 1 ¼ cups GF flour
• ½ cup butter, softened
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ½ tsp almond extract
• ¼ cup grated, peeled apple or applesauce
• ½ tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp each: salt, cinnamon, allspice

• Rum or brandy

1. Combined candied fruit with raisins.

2. Add dark rum, stirring enough to coat fruit. Cover loosely and let stand overnight.

3. Next day, add nut and toss with ¼ cup flour. Set aside.