When is National Fruitcake Day?
Wednesday December 27thOn December 27th, fruitcake enthusiasts young and old in the United States commemorate National Fruitcake Day each year.
Fruitcake has long been a holiday gift-giving tradition, made with chopped candied or dried fruit, nuts, and spices, and occasionally soaked in spirits...
One of the oldest known recipes, dating back to ancient Rome, includes pomegranate seeds, pine nuts, and raisins mixed into barley mash. According to documents, makers added honey, spices, and preserved fruit in the Middle Ages.. Fruitcake recipes vary from country to country, depending on available ingredients and locality.
Two achievements in the 16th century helped fruitcakes become more affordable and available. First, sugar from the American Colonies became abundant. In the second, it was discovered that high sugar levels could preserve fruits. These two events resulted in excess candied fruit.. Fruitcake making increased as a result.
