Diabetic Fruitcake

Now those watching their sugar intake can enjoy fruitcake at Christmas as well

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 2 cakes

Ingredients

• 3  cups raisins or 3  cups currants
• 1  cup  chopped dates
• 1  cup shortening
• 2  cups hot water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon clove
• 1  cup prunes or 1  cup dried figs or 1  cup  dried apricot
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 3  cups flour
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 1  teaspoon baking powder

Directions

1. Mix raisins, dates, shortening, hot water, salt, cinnamon, cloves and prunes.
2. Boil 5 minutes.
3. Cool and add vanilla, flour, baking soda and baking powder.
4. Line pans with paper.
5. Bake 350 30 minutes.
6. Reduce heat to 325 and bake until tests come clear 25-30 minute more.