Sugar here is for structure! And fruitcakes are meant to be sweet! If you want to reduce the sugar, I would use non-candied fruits or favor only the nuts and leave out the syrup. You’ll still have a nice spice cake, but you won’t interfere with the structure.
Thanks for your post. I enjoyed reading it.
If I make it, could I reduce the sugar, and by how far?
Your book, Bread and Roses, sounds fascinating!
Happy holidays!
Sugar here is for structure! And fruitcakes are meant to be sweet! If you want to reduce the sugar, I would use non-candied fruits or favor only the nuts and leave out the syrup. You’ll still have a nice spice cake, but you won’t interfere with the structure.