Candied Fruit For Fruit Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   In a heavy skillet, place pineapple and cherries.
2. 2
   Add sugar and pineapple juice.
3. 3
   Add raisins.
4. 4
   Cook over low heat for 45 minutes, turning and stirring often.
5. 5
   Remove from heat.
6. 6
   Let stand in syrup overnight.
7. 7
   Place fruit in a single layer on a cake rack to dry for a day.
8. 8
   Turn over and let the fruit dry a second day. Cut up with kitchen shears.
9. 9
   Store in a plastic container.
10. 10
    Makes 4 cups.