Kentucky Fruitcake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (15 oz.) pkg. golden raisins
1 1/2 c. water
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1 1/2 c. chopped pecans
1/2 lb. candied green cherries, chopped
1/2 lb. candied red cherries, chopped
1 lb. candied pineapple, chopped
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, divided
3 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1/2 c. bourbon (optional)
candied red cherries, sliced
sliced almonds (optional)

Preparation

Combine first 3 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
Add butter and remove from heat.
Cool and drain, reserving liquid in a large mixing bowl. Set liquid and raisins aside.