FRUITCAKE PIE

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This recipe came from a friend who knows how much we love fruitcake. The pie has similar flavors, but it's more manageable to make than a large batch of fruitcake. I usually serve it with whipped cream. It's excellent with ice cream, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

Dough for single-crust pie
1 cup pecan halves, divided
3/4 cup red candied cherries, divided
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/4 cup chopped candied pineapple
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon each ground cloves, ginger and nutmeg

Steps:

On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Set aside. Chop 1/2 cup pecans; set remaining pecan halves aside. Chop 1/2 cup cherries; halve remaining cherries and set aside. Combine the dates, pineapple and chopped pecans and cherries; sprinkle over crust. , In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the eggs, corn syrup, cloves, ginger and nutmeg. Pour over fruit mixture. Top with the reserved pecan and cherry halves. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519 calories, Fat 27g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.