Ingredients

  • 1 c. margarine
  • 2 c. brown sugar, packed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 c. buttermilk
  • 4 c. plain flour
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. chopped pecans
  • 1 c. raisins
  • 1 c. orange slices, chopped
  • 1 c. candied fruit mix
  • 1 c. candied cherries

Method

  • Mix shortening, sugar and eggs; stir in milk.
  • Sift together flour, soda and salt; stir this into sugar and milk mixture. (Save back just a little flour to toss with fruit mixture to keep from sticking together.)
  • Toss fruit mixture first (with flour), then stir everything together and chill at least 1 hour before baking.
  • Bake 10 minutes at 375°.