1    1 lb package (3 cups) pitted             . .
          -dates                              1 c  Sifted enriched flour
     4 oz Red candied pineapple               1 c  Sugar
     4 oz Green candied pineapple             1 ts Baking powder
     4 oz Red candied cherries              1/4 ts Salt
     4 oz Green candied cherries                   . .
     1 lb Shelled Brazil nuts (3 cups)        4    Well beaten eggs
          Or pecan halves (4 cups)            1 ts Vanilla or rum extract
 Halve dates and cut pineapple in chunks. combine with the whole
 cherries and nuts. Sift together dry ingredients, add to fruits and
 nuts, coating well. Stir in eggs and vanilla. Line two 8 1/2×4 1/2×2
 1/2-inch loaf pans with heavy paper; then grease paper and pour in
 batter. Bake in slow oven (325) 1 hour or till done. Cool.
                
                 Yields       
                6 servings