Golden Brandied Fruitcake

Ingredients

• 1 cup(s) dried apricots, chopped
• 3 ½ cup(s) all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon(s) salt
• ½ teaspoon(s) cream of tartar
• 1 cup(s) milk
• ¹/₃ cup(s) brandy
• 1 cup(s) chopped, homemade candied orange zest and syrup (see below)
• + 10 more ingredients
• • 1 cup(s) walnuts, chopped
  • CANDIED ORANGE ZEST AND SYRUP
  • 1 large orange
  • ¾ cup(s) sugar
  • ¾ cup(s) water
  • CAKE BATTER
  • 1 ½ cup(s) butter
  • 6 eggs, separated
  • 1 ½ teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
  • 2 cup(s) golden raisins

CANDIED ORANGE ZEST AND SYRUP Wash the orange thoroughly and carefully trim the zest in narrow strips and cut into half inch pieces. Add the water and sugar to a saucepan and bring to a low boil. Simmer the mixture until it thickens. Add the orange zest and turn off the heat. Allow the mix...

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