Jeweled Fruitcake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. dried apricots
1 1/2 c. pitted dates
1 c. red and green maraschino cherries
1 1/2 c. Brazil nuts
1 c. red and green candied pineapple, cut up
3/4 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Preheat oven to 300\u00b0.
Line a loaf pan, 9 x 5 x 3-inch, or 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch, with wax paper or aluminum foil (grease).
Mix all ingredients; spread in the pan.
Bake for about 1 3/4 hours or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Remove from pan; cool.
Wrap in plastic wrap; store in refrigerator.