FAVORITE FRUITCAKE

3 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 cup orange juice
1 cup oil
4 eggs
1/4 cup dark corn syrup

2 cups golden raisins
1 pound candied mixed fruit
2 cups pecan halves

Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
Line two loaf pans with foil and spray with cooking spray.
Combine all ingredients (EXCEPT FRUITS AND NUTS) in a large mixing bowl. Mix on low until combined then beat for 3 minutes on medium-high, scraping bowl occasionally.
Stir in fruits and nuts.
Divide mixture into prepared pans.
Bake 2 1/2 - 3 hours or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cover with foil the last hour of baking to prevent over-browning, if necessary.
Brush with glaze. (Recipe follows)
Wrap in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.

Glaze: (optional)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water

Boil sugar and water together about 10 minutes. Cool then brush over cooked fruitcakes.