leo's icebox fruitcake

Bolingbrook, IL
Updated on Nov 21, 2012

This is a wonderful recipe from my dad, who passed away this past October. It brings back such good memories of him. I post this in honor of the best dad in the world, Leo F. Kieras. Love you mi poppa!

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cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield makes 2 loaves

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds candied pineapple
  • 2 pounds candied cherries
  • 1 pound candied mixed fruit
  • 2 pounds pecans
  • 1 pound walnuts
  • 2 cans sweetened condensed milk (14 oz. cans)
  • 2 pounds graham crackers, crushed
  • 1 1/2 cups bourbon
  • 2 teaspoons ground allspice
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground cloves

How To Make leo's icebox fruitcake

  • Step 1
    Chip fruits and nuts together. Pour cracker crumbs and spices over fruit nut mixture. Mix well. Mix bourbon and milk in a bowl. Pour over mixture and stir well. Pack in loaf pan lined with wax paper and store in refrigerater. May be sliced the next day, but tastes better the longer you let it sit.

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Category: Cakes
Culture: American
Ingredient: Alcohol

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