Ingredients

2

cups water

1/4

cup oil

2

eggs

2

(16.6-oz.) pkg. quick bread and muffin mix

2

cups pecans (halves or chopped)

2

cups raisins

2

cups (12 to 13 oz.) candied cherries, halved

1

cup cut-up candied pineapple

Corn syrup, if desired

Preparation

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour bottom and sides of 12-cup Bundt® or 10-inch tube pan. In large bowl, combine water, oil and eggs; beat well. Add all remaining ingredients except corn syrup; stir with spoon until combined. Pour into greased and floured pan.

Bake at 350°F. for 1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 30 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled.

Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or foil. Refrigerate at least 8 hours. Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in freezer for up to 3 months.

Just before serving, heat corn syrup until warm. Brush over fruitcake. If desired, decorate with additional candied fruits and nuts or as desired.