INGREDIENTS
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6 cups finely diced mixed dried fruit, such as dried apples, pears, apricots, and golden raisins
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1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts (5 1/2 ounces)
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1 3/4 cups brandy
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
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3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
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3 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
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1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
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3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/2 cup apricot jam, warmed, for topping