Ingredients

  • 24 graham Crackers (Crushed)(Save some for top)
  • 1/2 c. Melted Butter
  • 2 (8 oz.) Philadelphia Cream Cheese
  • 2 Eggs (Separated)
  • 1/2 c. Sugar
  • 1 tsp. Vanilla
  • 1/2 pt. Sour Cream (Whipped)
  • 4 Tbsp. Sugar
  • 1 tsp. Vanilla
  • 1 Small Jar Maraschino Cherries (Drain liquid into bowl and add enough water to make 2 c. liquid).
  • 1 c. Margarine
  • 2 c. Powdered Sugar
  • 2 c. Golden Raisins
  • 2 c. Gumdrops (Cut up)(NO BLACK)(Gumdrops cut easy with scissors)
  • 1 c. Walnuts or Pecans (Chopped)
  • 3 1/2 c. Flour
  • 1 tsp each Baking Soda, Cloves, Allspice, Cinnamon, Salt

Method

  • 1. Pour cherry liquid into heavy suacepan. Add margarine, powdered sugar, and raisins. Stir to dissolve sugar.
  • Bring mixture to a boil for 5 minutes.
  • 2. Remove from heat and pour into large mixing bowl. Let
  • mix cool completely.
  • 3. Sift flour and spices. Mix 1/2 c. flour and gumdrops.
  • Add dry ingredients to raisin mix. Fold in gumdrops,
  • drained cherries, and nuts. Blend well.
  • 4. Spray (2) 9 x 5 x 3 loave pans. Pour into pans. Bake at
  • at 350° for 40-50 minutes. Let cool in pans for 5
  • minutes before removing to wire rack to cool. Let sit overnight before slicing.