Free Range Fruitcake

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I just made this for the 5th consecutive year and it has become a holiday tradition. Even those who don't like Fruitcake love this one! The Blizzard almost ruined my holiday party this year but those who made it asked for Fruitcake to go! Thanks Alton your the best!

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I made this fruitcake a few weeks ago and was amazed at how good it was. I have my second one in the oven now and will give slices away to only family and the best of friends. It is incredible how well this fruitcake went over. My husband who is Southern and is very discerning about fruitcake thought it was the best he's ever tasted. So did many. I put in a cup and a half of roasted whole pecans but that's the only thing I changed. The alcohol balance is perfect. The golden rum gives it richness and mellows out the other flavors. The spices are just the right amount. I don't think it can be improved on.

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I have tried this recipe three times in the last two years and after spending more than $30 each time something is not right. I don't know what is going wrong. Each time I have baked this cake it looks good, the toothpick comes out clean and when I cut into it I find that the center is goo. I live in Salt Lake City, so this year I adjusted the temperature and time for the altitude and after all the effort and expense it still turned out wrong. I see all the other positive comments on here so I can only assume it is the altitude where I live (and I'm not making the correct adjustments or I am doing something wrong - although I have followed the recipe in every detail. Has anyone else had similar problems.

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Gave out the cakes has presents, last year getting request for them this year.

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My sister makes this fruitcake every year and does one with and one without the alcohol. They are both absolutely addicting!!! I believe she uses apple juice or boiled cider.

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I've been reading the reviews for Alton's fruitcake for a little while this morning, and I saw that one reviewer mentioned that she was able to make a non-alcoholic version of this. I've never made fruitcake before, but I plan to make this one this year. My mother and I aren't really big alcohol fans, though. Can somebody tell me if there's a substitute for the flavor the alcohol provides? Or am I just supposed to leave it out altogether?

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This cake has a wonderful flavor, and tastes nothing like the fuitcake you imagine when you hear the word fruitcake. Be sure, though, to cook it long enough. Mine was gooey in the middle after an hour of baking even though the toothpick came out clean. It fell in the middle after being out of the oven for several minutes so I dug into the middle and found that it was still very gooey. I had to cook it for another 40 minutes or so. But the effort is definitely worth it.

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If you like mincemeat pie (the all fruit kind then you'll LOVE this. At least that what it reminds me of. The fruit mixture is just amazing. I forgot to put the nuts in but since I don't even really like nuts I'm not too disappointed. I can't wait to taste them once they are nicely aged with the brandy.

I used mini loaves and baked them for about 18 minutes. I also used ground all spice and ground cloves. I put in between 1/4 and 1/2 tsp of each. They taste great so I don't think I'd add any more than that. I did use slightly more fruit than called. Maybe a cup total between them all.

It does have a few steps but they are all super simple. The great thing about the fruit is the only thing that has to be chopped are the apricots and the ginger so that was a cinch!

Highly recommend!!!

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Really really yummy. Just make sure your candied ginger is finely chopped - it can be a bit intense to bite into a big chunk of it. :-

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My husband and I discovered this recipe about 2 years ago and ever since then we make this. I have tried different fruits with is to cut down some of the cost and every time the cake tuns out wonderful. We also tell all of our friends and family about it. We have made this for the past 2 Christmas seasons and give them away as gifts as well. Try this if you don't like regular fruitcake, you will be pleasantly surprised. I convinced my sister in law who was NOT a fruitcake fan to try it now she makes them as well. Alton you have a winner on this one.