Kentucky Fruitcake

• 1 (15 oz.) pkg. golden raisins
• 1 1/2 c. water
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/4 c. butter or margarine
• 1 1/2 c. chopped pecans
• 1/2 lb. candied green cherries, chopped
• 1/2 lb. candied red cherries, chopped
• 1 lb. candied pineapple, chopped
• 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, divided
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
• 1/2 c. bourbon (optional)
• candied red cherries, sliced
• sliced almonds (optional)

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
2. Add butter and remove from heat.
3. Cool and drain, reserving liquid in a large mixing bowl. Set liquid and raisins aside.

golden raisins, water, sugar, butter, pecans, candied green cherries, candied red cherries, candied pineapple, flour, eggs, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground allspice, bourbon, candied red cherries, almonds

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=266478 (may not work)