Grandma Duncan's Christmas Cake
This is a very old recipe.... My grandmother died 16 years ago in her 90's and I found this in her handwritten cookbook... obviously a favorite!



Mix all of the following ingredients together in order:

1 pound brown sugar
1 pound butter (2 cups)
1 1/2 pound raisins
2 pounds currants
1/2 pound lemon peel
1 teapoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons cinnamon and ginger
1/2 cup sour cream
1 dessert spoon soda
8 eggs
1/2 wine glass, brandy or wine
1/2 pound almonds
1/2 pound candied cherries
1/2 pound figs
1 package dates
4 cups flour (more if needed)



Bake in a slow over for 3 hours.