fruit cake with a kick

Ingredients

• 1 pound butter, softened
• 1 pound brown sugar
• 12 - eggs
• 1 pound flour
• 2 pounds golden raisins
• 4 pounds candied mixed fruit
• 2 1/2 pounds seedless dates chopped
• 1 pound brazil nuts (optional)
• 1 pound pecans
• 1/2 pound english walnuts
• 1/2 pound black walnuts
• 1/2 pound almonds
• 1 - jar strawberry jam
• 1 - jar fig preserves
• 1 - large apple (peeled and chopped)
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon, cloves, mace, and allspice
• 3 cups apricot brandy..you can use any fruit flavor you want