ereks mom Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I, for one, do not like traditional fruitcake, because I do not like most candied fruit. However, my mom made an "Icebox Fruitcake" one year when I was a teenager, and it was delicious! She's lost the recipe, and the only thing I remember about it was that it had graham cracker crumbs, marshmallows, nuts, and maybe maraschino cherries. Anyone have a similar recipe??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I'll admit I do only a certain brand but I can't think of the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Virginia Dawn Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I do like fruit cake, but only if it does not have that red and green dyed stuff in it. I really like it if it has been soaked in rum. But I'm not likely to get any, because I've never been in a liquor store and noone I know would admit to owning any rum. I've made fruitcake with chopped dried apricots, crushed pineapple, raisins, pecans, and orange extract. It was very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 My adopted Grandfather use to make the best fruitcake..it was to die for. Sadly he's gone and so is my love of fruitcake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegGuheert Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 MomsintheGarden makes excellent fruitcake using a recipe she got from my sister. It's pretty expensive and a lot of work, but she used to make it every year for Christmas. Unfortunately, last year it seemed that the fruitcake was giving me headaches. Since the other ingredients were known fine, we suspected something in the brandy. (Perhaps the brandy? :tongue_smilie:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty Mathy Mom Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I only like this brand. http://www.southernsupreme.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I like the fruitcake from our local Smith's Bakery. Yummy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 My Dad's fruitcake made with all sorts of beautiful dried fruits from Trader Joe's ROCKS. He lets it cure for about two months...soaked in good brandy :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I only like this brand. http://www.southernsupreme.com/ We used to live in Bear Creek and I *loved* their fruitcake! They make other good things too, like almond bark, candy, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I enjoy most any kind of fruitcake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I do not like pre-packaged fruitcake, but I love homemade. My sister's mother-in-law makes a fabulous fruitcake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I do not like fruitcake, because I hate those stupid little ersatz fruits in the not to be found in wild nature colors that reek of dyes that are undoubtedly about to be listed as cancer causing agents of doom. That is also the reason I do not care for Hot Cross Buns, which, by the way, should only be ingested during Lent, not on Easter. Easter is no time for crosses. Easter is time for reserved Hallelujahs and lilies and spring lamb and sticky, gooey desserts involving either honey or cinnamon, preferably both, in large large post-fast level quantities, whether one has been fasting or not. Not hot cross buns, doggone it! And while I'm on the subject, I simply disagree with fruit cake as a concept. There are ingestibles that should be aged. Cake is not one of them. Wine comes to mind, as does kahlua. But not cake. Never cake. If cake needs to be aged to taste good, it never should have been made in the first place. And if it never does taste good, why bother at all? The one exception is stollen. I don't know why people make stollen in advance, but it does taste good when I have it. Probably because it does not have those annoying little fruits in it. Only raisins, good raisins with rum or some other beverage around and in them. And maybe brandied cherries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Where's the other?!! I only like fruitcake in winter. :) Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammi Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I love it, especially when it isn't rock hard. My husband's father made it to cut with a hacksaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I've never had it. I guess I didn't realize that people actually gifted it, given the social joke. I'd try it :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 No. Fruitcake. Ever. :ack2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Katia Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I do not like fruitcake, because I hate those stupid little ersatz fruits in the not to be found in wild nature colors that reek of dyes that are undoubtedly about to be listed as cancer causing agents of doom. That is also the reason I do not care for Hot Cross Buns, which, by the way, should only be ingested during Lent, not on Easter. Easter is no time for crosses. Easter is time for reserved Hallelujahs and lilies and spring lamb and sticky, gooey desserts involving either honey or cinnamon, preferably both, in large large post-fast level quantities, whether one has been fasting or not. Not hot cross buns, doggone it! And while I'm on the subject, I simply disagree with fruit cake as a concept. There are ingestibles that should be aged. Cake is not one of them. Wine comes to mind, as does kahlua. But not cake. Never cake. If cake needs to be aged to taste good, it never should have been made in the first place. And if it never does taste good, why bother at all? The one exception is stollen. I don't know why people make stollen in advance, but it does taste good when I have it. Probably because it does not have those annoying little fruits in it. Only raisins, good raisins with rum or some other beverage around and in them. And maybe brandied cherries. So perfectly written. This is a masterpiece. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 Where's the other?!! I only like fruitcake in winter. :) Rosie So, why only in winter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I agree with Carol in Cal. Cake is not something that should be aged! And neon candied fruit is sure to be something that causes cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda in VT Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I enjoy a good fruitcake, made with real dried fruit soaked in brandy. None of that fake red and green stuff. But it's definitely a winter-holiday-season-only food. And if given a choice between good fruitcake and good chocolate or peanut brittle, I'd choose the chocolate or peanut brittle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivetails Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I've never met a fruitcake that I didn't like. :w00t: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdeveson Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I never met a fruitcake that didn't make me gag. Just say no to fruitcake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I only like fruitcake in winter. So, why only in winter? Ever been obliged to eat a slab of Christmas cake in 40C heat? Try it and you'll probably understand what I mean. My grandmother used to make mighty fine Christmas puddings, but I could only enjoy it on 12C Christmases. Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Love them, all of them. I love Panettone and Christmas pudding. I even love the ones with scary fruit (as long as they've got enough rum!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I, for one, do not like traditional fruitcake, because I do not like most candied fruit. However, my mom made an "Icebox Fruitcake" one year when I was a teenager, and it was delicious! She's lost the recipe, and the only thing I remember about it was that it had graham cracker crumbs, marshmallows, nuts, and maybe maraschino cherries. Anyone have a similar recipe??? That's my grandma's secret recipe. I'm the only one in the family who knows what's in it. She puts loads of other candied fruits and all sorts of nuts in there too. I do not like fruitcake. Frozen and sliced thinly isn't too awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivetails Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I must like fruitcake as I made 63 of them this year! I only use nice organic dried fruit, real eggs, butter, etc. And they soak in brandy for a month. The great package send-off happens tomorrow--now that the truffles, fudge, cookies and more cookies are done. what I wouldn't give to be on your Christmas list! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plimsoll Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 In Babylon 5, Mr. Garibaldi says that there is only one fruitcake and it keeps getting passed around, year after year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Do Stollen or Panettone count? I already replied about my Dad's fab traditional fruitcake using high-quality dried fruits (no weird stuff). Just curious...because I'm the only one in my family who likes Stollen, but I make it anyway... wonderful toasted with lots of soft butter on Christmas morning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 PAULA DEEN'S ICEBOX FRUITCAKE 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (16 oz.) bag miniature marshmallows 1 (16 oz.) box graham crackers, crushed to crumbs 4 cups chopped pecans 1 (3 1/2-oz.) can flaked coconut (1 1/3 cups) 2 packages (8-oz. each) chopped dates 1 (16 oz.) jar maraschino cherries, well drained, halved 1/2 cup bourbon Spray 10 mini loaf pans with vegetable oil cooking spray. In a 2-quart saucepan, heat the condensed milk and marshmallow together over low heat. Stir constantly, because condensed milk scorches easily, until the marshmallows are melted. Remove the mixture from the heat. Set aside. Combine the cracker crumbs, pecans, coconut, dates and cherries in a large bowl. Set aside. Add the bourbon to the milk mixture and pour over the crumb mixture. Mix well with your hands. Scoop the mixture into the prepared pans and press down firmly to mold into shape. Refrigerate for two days or longer before serving. Makes 10 mini loaves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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