Easy Cakeless Fruitcake

8 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds whole candied cherries
  • 1 pound dates, pitted and halved
  • 6 slices candied pineapple, cut in chunks
  • 4 ounces dried coconut
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 14-ounce can condensed milk

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a large bowl.
  2. 2
    Grease two 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-by-2 1/2-inch loaf pans and line with greased wax paper.
  3. 3
    Press the mixture firmly into the pans.
  4. 4
    Cover with buttered wax paper.
  5. 5
    Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  6. 6
    Reduce the heat to 325 and bake for 20 to 30 minutes longer.
  7. 7
    Cool the cakes on wire racks.
  8. 8
    Loosen around the sides with a spatula and invert on wire rack.
  9. 9
    While they are still warm, remove the wax paper carefully.
  10. 10
    Cool completely.
  11. 11
    Wrap in aluminum foil and refrigerate.
  12. 12
    To serve, slice thickly with a very sharp knife.
  13. 13
    Cut slices into smaller pieces.

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