| SERVINGS: |
| Original yield: 8 to 10 servings |
INGREDIENTS
* 1 1/2 pounds blanched whole almonds
* 1 pound Brazil nuts
* 1/2 pound walnut halves
* 1/2 pound pecan halves
* 1 1/2 pounds pitted dates
* 1/3 pound red candied cherries
* 1/3 pound green candied cherries
* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 1 cup white sugar
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 3/4 teaspoon salt
* 4 eggs
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS
* Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line two 5x9 inch loaf pans with greased parchment paper.
* Combine the almonds, Brazil nuts, walnuts, pecans, dates, red and green cherries; mix well.
* Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine with nut mixture and mix well.
* Beat eggs and vanilla, add to nut and flour mixture and mix well.
* Press into 2 lined loaf pans and bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Set aside for 5 minutes and remove from pans. Completely cool on wire rack.
