Macadamia Nut-Fruitcake
["1/2 c. apricot nectar", "2 c. dried apricots or pears", "1/2 c. golden raisins", "1/2 c. butter, softened", "1 c. sugar", "1/4 c. apricot brandy", "1/4 c. apricot nectar", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 1/2 c. flour", "1/4 tsp. baking soda", "1/8 tsp. salt", "1 c. chopped Macadamia nuts", "1/2 c. apricot brandy", "1/2 c. apricot nectar"]
["Preheat oven to 300\u00b0.", "Grease and flour six (1-cup) fluted tube pans, six 1-cup tube pans or one 9 x 5 x 3 loaf pan.", "Set pan(s) aside.", "In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup apricot nectar just to a boil.", "Remove from heat.", "Stir in pears and/or apricots and raisins.", "Cover and let stand 10 minutes."]
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