Ingredients
2 pounds pitted dates, quartered1 pound pecan halves (4 cups)1 pound candied cherries, halved (2-1/4 cups)1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt4 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preparation
Grease and line three 8x4-in. loaf pans with waxed paper; set aside. In a large bowl, combine dates, nuts and cherries. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; stir into fruit mixture until well coated. In a bowl, beat eggs and vanilla until foamy. Fold into fruit mixture and mix well. Pour into prepared pans.
Bake at 300° for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Remove waxed paper. Cool completely before slicing. Wrap and store in a cool, dry place.
