MAKEOVER WHITE FRUITCAKE

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A beloved fruitcake recipe has been passed down through the generations, and I've made it lighter and brighter. I remember my mother making this every December-it just wouldn't be Christmas in our home without it. -Judy Grebetz, Racine, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h50m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 cup red candied cherries
3/4 cup green candied cherries
1-1/4 cups brandy, divided
6 large eggs, separated
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1-1/2 cups sliced almonds
1-1/2 cups golden raisins
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine cherries and 1/4 cup brandy; let stand overnight. Place eight egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until well blended. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in remaining brandy. Gradually add flour to creamed mixture alternately with applesauce., With clean beaters, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Fold in the cherry mixture, almonds, raisins and coconut. Gently spoon into a 10-in. tube pan with removable bottom coated with cooking spray. Bake at 300° for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.