Ingredients
3 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 2 large)2 cups sugar1/2 cup apple juice3 large eggs, room temperature3/4 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons apple pie spice1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt2 cups coarsely chopped pecans1/2 pound candied red cherries, halved1/2 pound candied green cherries, halved1/2 pound diced candied pineapple
Preparation
Line three 8x4-in. loaf pans with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside. In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar and apple juice; let stand for 15 minutes. In a bowl, combine the eggs, oil and vanilla. Add to apple mixture; mix well. Combine the flour, apple pie spice, baking soda and salt; add to apple mixture and mix well. Fold in pecans, cherries and pineapple. Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Remove waxed paper. Cool completely.
