"Don't scrimp or use alternate ingredients for this recipe. If you can't find finished candied ginger in your store, use Alton's candied ginger recipe. I make enough ginger to also make Alton's Free Range Fruit cake, which is the BEST fruit cake you'll ever have. I've made the turkey the last three holidays, and every time, without exception, ev"

"This is an excellent (and easy) recipe for making something you probably won't find at your local grocery store. I've made this many times, and each time it was to support other Alton Brown recipes (Free range fruit cake, and Good Eats roast turkey), both of which are phenomenally delicious. I eat the candied ginger straight, because it's sweet,"

"This recipe is simply the best fruitcake you will ever eat. After macerating the fruit in spiced rum, the cooking process unleashes an aroma that will absolutely knock your socks off. I'm a stickler for following Alton's recipes, and the results are ALWAYS phenomenal. Make the effort to use fresh spices. My mortar and pestle is very handy for Al"

"This recipe is simply the best fruitcake you will ever eat. After macerating the fruit in spiced rum, the cooking process unleashes an aroma that will absolutely knock your socks off. I'm a stickler for following Alton's recipes, and the results are ALWAYS phenomenal. Make the effort to use fresh spices. My mortar and pestle is very handy for Al"