Christmas Fruit Cake | My Nan's Special Recipe

[@born_again_torinos]

A little spot of sanity in an insane world.

[@mama2boys123]

Sage, as an older woman who's lost her mother and grandmothers get all of those recipes you can!! Even things like noodles or main dishes too. If there are family recipes from holidays get them now. No one knows how many seasons we have left. Love you to bits! Best wishes for your nursing career. Mine was 48 years including 3 as a student. So blessed for my experiences and people I met!❤

[@thedarkdane7]

Sage, you are just too lovely for words-the way you take the time to dress and do your hair nicely, the way you write letters to your grandmother, the way you enjoy and appreciate things, and the way you take time to make such delightful videos for us all when you are so busy!

[@rae1957tn]

I’m not a fan of fruit cake but I use to cook it for my mom who loved it but she got to where she couldn’t so I did. You brought back so many fond memories thank you. I’m now 72 so I’ll be seeing her again soon.

[@mrscb5303]

☺️ It was a pleasure to gift you the spoons. You provide us so much joy and hope all year long. Thank you for the mention, it was so sweet. Looking forward to the Christmas decorations!!❤️💚❤️💚

[@chykim1]

❤️❤️

[@Pureimagination200]

Her videos always makes me happy

[@_GhostTea]

I'm watching from Canada, so hearing you talk about Christmas cakes while your backyard is all sunny and green is a mind trip 😂 Great video, Sage! Thanks for sharing your Nan's recipe!

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Yep I find it so bizarre that Austrailia has Summer Christmas lol when much of the world has Winter Christmas.

[@emilyfalcone1858]

Hahaha! I live in San Diego and I honestly forget sometimes that warm and sunny is not normal Christmas weather!

[@blackoakspring2193]

I was thinking the same, here in VA in the USA. 18 degrees this morning. Love seeing the green grass. May have to try Nan's recipe too! Merry Christmas.

[@rockintheflock]

I’m in Canada too! I feel the same!

[@edenzinn4443]

She from Australia 😊

[@scottlanghorst1483]

I love fruitcake. I infuse one cake with Crème de Cacao and the other with Hungarian Pear Brandy. Thanks Nan for the recipe. 😋

[@NotKateHepburn]

Thanks for the recipe. Grandmother recipes are like hugs ❤️

[@ninam1611]

Hey Sage! (prepare yourself for a long comment) i just wanna say that you give me so much inspiration to live in the style of the 1940s-50s. You have made me admire the charm and simplicity of it and your personality encapsulates it perfectly well. Every time i watch your videos, i always feel a little happier. i am not one to really like fruitcake but seeing yours makes me want to give it another chance and perhaps try your nan’s special recipe someday :) i’m absolutely loving your outfits for this vid btw! (especially the second one, it reminds me of a peppermint and the flowers in your hair are a lovely touch 😭😭❤️) thank you for taking the time to upload these amazing videos for us. you already work so hard so please don’t forget to take care of yourself!! even if it means not posting a video every Sunday, we will always love and support you. sending lots of prayers and love from the U.S. ❤️❤️ -a random 16 year old girl

[@SageLilleyman]

Aw you are so sweet Nina! 🥰💞 Thank you so much for sending this lovely comment! I’m so glad you enjoy watching my videos and that you have been inspired xxx Sending lots and lots of love, Sage ❤️

[@thedarkdane7]

Thank you for putting the thoughts of so many of us into words. 😊

[@jules16]

@@thedarkdane7 Oh, I totally agree with you. And only 16, I didn't know how to write that beautifully at 16. So, really talented, also.

[@tonifrancis6945]

Gosh, I love your chickens! ❤

[@claremiller9979]

This is, by a wide margin, the longest we've ever seen Sage wait to eat one of the desserts she's made 😁 My auntie makes Christmas cakes for us every year, she soaks the fruit in brandy for weeks in advance and includes almonds and glace cherries. Not sure about the rest of the recipe, it's probably part of her last will and testament 🤣 This was so simple and looked amazing, what a great way to start the season off right, and deliciously

[@ginger1549]

Back in the days before world war 2 my family owned a bakery. Sugar & flour rationing during the war put them out of business.However, Grandma gave me her fruitcake recipe and I made it the first year I was married to give to people as Christmas gifts. OMG - it was a complicated recipe and it made a lot - bakery size recipe. The cakes were delicious but by the time we purchased all the ingredients we had spent way over budget. They turned out delicious but even after giving them to everyone as Christmas gifts I still had several in my mom's freezer. Every time I needed dessert for almost a whole year it was fruitcake. My Mom kept saying they were too good to throw away - so we just kept defrosting them and eating them for months. When you said you were going to make fruitcake I had a little seizure - yours are much more reasonable than mine were.

[@cynthiaabujawdeh2207]

hahhaahha your comment reminded me of a time my father was gifted a very large fresh tuna. We had to freeze it and ate different tuna dishes at least 4 times a week for a year. By the end none of us were able to look at fresh tuna again for several years.

[@MrsNanaBlue]

Been there, done that. 😅 We (two girls) volunteered to make noodle salad for the celebration party when we finished our training for our job, I knew the recipe very well, but we didn't really calculated how much we should make for 20 persons (when other food is served too). We ended up with a large batch, that not even 20 people could tackle, we tried to give every guest an extra portion but we had to throw some away, because of the mayonnaise and the weather...

[@HGCUPCAKES]

Hahaha

[@HGCUPCAKES]

@@cynthiaabujawdeh2207 😂😂 that’s so funny

[@joysmithbaskin6502]

I always feel so warm and fuzzy on the inside when I see your channel it gives me so much peace

[@coffeetabletarot]

I love how simple this recipe is

[@Rae-jb6vs]

I really appreciate your baking and cooking shows! You don't glamorize the process which a lot of people do. Cooking and baking can be very challenging!

[@marabanara]

I make a similar version, but instead I use tea to soak the fruit! I find it sweet enough but I have mixed juice in for extra sweetness. I also add ground spices or simply brew whole spices with the tea, then soak etc. It’s simple and delicious!

[@nicolegrabowski5704]

Sounds delicious!

[@albertocabezas282]

Dear Sage, your garden is sooooo beautiful. It brings back memories of childhood. My Granny used to raise hens, too. Maude and Mabel look very happy and healthy. About the fruitcake I remember my Granny tried to make one once, but scrambled the ingredients and measures, so she obtained some sort of brick made of dried fruits and flour, hard as a stone and burned at the bottom. For me it was delicious because she used honey. Still remember that smell all over the house (don't know why but the spicy and toasted smell lasted until February).

[@Pandorash8]

It’s so nice seeing Australian Christmas content. I am jealous of those in the northern hemisphere having a winter Christmas, so it’s refreshing to see a fellow Aussie having a warm Christmas too ☺️

[@sandiemable]

I can almost smell the wonderful aroma from here! The cake looks delicious, and do I sense a second slice coming? Have a great weekend, xoxo's Sandie😊

[@williamstillmanpsychicmedium]

Sage, you strike me as such a lovely young gal who really enjoys her life. Good for you! The blooper outtakes at the end are always a fun bonus.

[@leighsaldivar4439]

Your flowers look so pretty. I also enjoy seeing Mabel and Maude. They are so precious ❤

[@kimalonzo3363]

I subscribed after your last video! This is only the second video I've watched of yours. I need to catch up! I enjoyed seeing you make nannie's recipe. I can tell you love her! Thanks for your sweet video! 😋

[@thetoysofchildhood]

When I first discovered her, I spent many delightful hours and hours watching all her old videos. You'll be hooked! Enjoy!🥰

[@jacquelynannehoward]

My husband loves fruit cake, you gave me a great gift idea for him for Hanukkah.

[@moonflowerfaeriee]

That sounds so good compared to what we have here in America. I've had fruit cake a few times and I hated it because they mainly make it here with candied fruit and spices. I just don't like candied fruit. I'm sure some families make it different, but even store bought fruit cake is the same here. I look forward to trying this and thank you so much for sharing your Nan's fruitcake :)

[@sandramcfarland5229]

My whole family turned up their nose when I said I was making a fruitcake for Christmas dessert. In fact two others offered to make dessert. I made your Nan’s recipe and brought it to the gathering. Guess what! It was completely consumed and I got texts from another state to ask if there’s any left! (Word travels fast). So here it is 4 days later and I have fruit soaking in juice to make more! So much better than the kind of fruitcake at the shops!

[@bellegold2303]

I’m so excited for Christmas recipe looking forward to getting to make this one!!

[@xeliss2302]

I just finished watching your last video!! I’m so happy you’re posting again❤

[@judithgrace8359]

Sage I have that identical mixing bowl. I found it an antique shop in Boerne, Texas.. I love it.

[@skillsandexperiences]

Tonight I cooked a cinnamon bread. It was so delicious👌👌👌

[@thetoysofchildhood]

Such a sweet video! Can smell the fruitcake from here!🍰 So excited for your Christmas decorating video! Can't wait!🎄😊

[@judithmiller5195]

So charming.

[@staciemcteague3545]

Oooh Lilly lol your measuring cup you was using was for liquids as for dry…. An solids …. measurements are slightly bit different! Looks like il be send you a wet and dry measurement apparatus lol

[@hoperay6967]

The measuring cup you used for the flour is for wet ingredients and not dry

[@sandyv2195]

Agree, especially for baking (which is a science) it's important to use dry measuring cups which can be dipped and leveled off accurately with a knife.

[@doedarling1215]

Seeing the summer weather during winter reminds me of the Australian film Ladies in Black. Such a cute film!!!!!

[@dianaw.571]

I LOVE fruitcake. My grandmother's recipe requires processed candied fruit, raisins and nuts and brushing baked cakes with brandy several times over a month before eating. I'd like to try your Nan's simpler and much healthier recipe next Christmas (I may try it in the fall and not wait that long🙂) Thanks so much for sharing.

[@Jantv81]

Love this ! Hope you can share more Christmas recipes!

[@Waynem.9363]

Thank you for sharing your Nan’s recipe with us. I can’t wait to make it. It looks delicious. I’m in New York City where winter has just begun & I really miss seeing colorful flowers. It’s nice seeing yours. The chickens look happy too! ❤ Thanks for another great video! And please thank your Nan for allowing you to share her recipe with us too. 🙏🏽🎄💚❤️💚

[@lorisiedl8733]

It looks delicious

[@michelleramm3547]

Thank you so much for sharing! Yummmyyyy🥰

[@rachelbennett9150]

Self rising flour also has salt in it, which is very important for flavor! I'm looking forward to trying this recipe.

[@erinm3567]

Awww, I called my maternal grandma Nannie! 💜

[@lisapop5219]

When working with very sticky things, it's helpful to put a bit of oil on your utensils and hands. It makes it much less frustrating. The cake looks very nice. I'm sure my husband would love it

[@addicted367]

4:52 😂🤣🤣

[@rajeevaggarwal7047]

Your idea of Vintage means our Mom's and Dad's time... ABSOLUTELY LOVELY... WOOOOW. EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT We can see how those times were. I wish someone from India also gets inspiration from you to do the Indian version.

[@stephaniealaia769]

I feel like everyone’s Nan or my case Oma my great grandma made the best desserts back in the day, my Oma made the best cheesecake & till today I can’t find her recipe and it upsets me so much bc I love big so much. No one can make it as good as her! This girl home to me seeing your doing something of your Nan’s. I really enjoy your channels, Sage! 💜💜💜

[@gr8flyerfan]

I am in possession of my Great-great Aunt Bertha's Fruit Bread recipe. The fruit marinates in red wine! It's delightful with a cup of tea!

[@kckazcoll1]

thanks, Sage! Love your outfits, too! :)

[@akihealybeautiful135]

Very nice! Make me want to try making it! Thank you for sharing this recipe! 😃✨💖💖🎄

[@hawthorngrove3629]

I made my first boiled fruitcake the other day and it was delicious

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello how are you doing?

[@SageLilleyman]

Yummm!!!

[@samanthastephens8127]

Wow, this really looks like a great recipe, very simple, I have always wanted to try to make one of these, I am going to make this one, thanks for sharing!

[@jduggan4129]

I love fruit cake I am definitely going to try this one. Love you guys. California Joanna

[@davidcwilson1395]

I really enjoy your videos !!! Your shows lift my spirits Thank you for putting them on the air.

[@kristinandersondc]

Beautiful! A helpful hint when cutting multiple circles of baking paper- trace one circle then fold the sheet and cut 2 circles at once!

[@chuucake]

thank you for all that you do ! ♡

[@irmadesantiago7631]

I baked this cake I put a little extra baking soda and it was amazing... I actually liked it. 🙂

[@tanliz765]

Your outfits and hairstyles are so pretty! Lovely video, as always! 💖

[@southwestfarmhousebliss6659]

Yum! love all your videos ❤

[@apace903]

Thank you Nanny for sharing your recipe. I will be baking this holiday or not.

[@cynbartek9324]

Very interesting. I was waiting for you to stir in a couple of whisked eggs and some sugar! My mother's fruit cake recipe included eggs and sugar, and also buttermilk. Plus spices.

[@nitatucker7396]

You are a delight to watch! Thanks mate.

[@dollypeeps]

That would be great with cream and warmed up with a coffee

[@LeeAnnahsCreations]

Love your channel! So enjoyable.

[@annettevanderklippe1653]

My Mom used to make a Christmas pudding with a caramel sauce that looked a bit like your fruitcake. We'd eat it warm after Christmas dinner - so delicious!

[@randycooper4971]

My wife's mom would make fruit cake in December & my mom also. When we were growing up as kids. The good Ole days. Your fruitcake looked delicious !

[@TheStoneWhisperer]

"That was a bit abusive"....giggle...you're too funny! Only Sage can feel sorry for beating up a flour sifter...giggle...😂🙏😋 Love you sooo much girly! You are my fav channel to watch a chilly rainy winter day! Always a treat... :)

[@monirice4099]

Simply love your videos I also love the 40’s and 50’s ❤

[@According-to-Kay]

I've only tried fruitcake once and thought it was pretty good. Going to give this recipe a try. You're the only recipe I've seen so far that doesn't require alcohol to be used in the recipe. 🎄⛄☃️❄️🎄🍪

[@LASCUMBRECITAS34]

so relaxing videos.... Thank You!!!

[@According-to-Kay]

I followed the recipe almost to the t. Except I did the following Soaking the fruit in the three cups of regular apples juice. I had a combo of fruits like Thomas and raisins, current, golden raisins, dried cherries, and dried cranberries. One cup of pecans. I soaked it overnight in a bowl on the counter covered. I soaked it for about 8 hours. Next morning I added the three cups of self-rising flour. I gave it stir and I put the whole thing in a big tin Pan. Next time I know to bake it below 302 f. Because my fruit cake took only an hour and 15 minutes to bake. It still turned out okay. I think you have to add cranberries to this because it just really combined really well with the apple juice. It also made The fruitcake a little sweeter.

[@Shannon71172]

I’m not a big fruitcake fan, however, I’ve found the older I get , I have a little more tolerance for it. I would definitely give yours a try ! Much love. 🙏🏼❤️

[@MissusRyan]

I’ve never had or made fruitcake. Might be worth a go 😉♥️

[@mastersadvocate]

Your Nan's recipe is so different from my Grandma's. I'd love to taste your fruitcake, though. It looked so good! We didn't make fruitcake this year, but we did make mince meat, and steamed Christmas puddings. Mum plans to make mincemeat tarts for Christmas! I love those! Merry Christmas, Sage! ~Janet in Canada (where it's COLD and snowy!)

[@MrsPix20]

This looks so good! I've always liked fruitcake. When made well, they are really good. I just bought the ingredients to make your Nan's recipe! Thank you for sharing!❤

[@theriseofgoose4725]

I never try the fruit cake before. I hope fruits will be so much fruit in that’s is a classic recipe!

[@pdmullgirl]

Hi Sage! You are just a doll. I enjoyed this video so much I watched it twice!! Never made my own fruit cake but I think I’ll give it a try. Thank you for sharing your Nan’s recipe with us! ❤️💜💚

[@ThompsonSmith-dd2lo]

Hello dear How are you doing today?

[@helenmcwilliam]

Thank you Nanny for sharing your wonderful cake recipe & thank you Sage for making it 😊 xx

[@ThompsonSmith-dd2lo]

Helen How are you doing today?

[@bethanycook8430]

Pretty cool recipe!!! No eggs or milk included

[@Jenn_Garrison0505]

Love the fact you shared your nan's recipe with us

[@mercedeslechin5010]

You really inspired me to make that delicious fruit cake, right know I already have soaked the fruits in juice. Thank you so much for sharing your recipes, I love your videos. I send you kisses and a big hug from Spain.

[@peabea6177]

Have only ever had store bought …probably very cheap ones when I was a kid, and hated it but watching you and others make one from fresh ingredients, think I’ll make one. Thanks from Ohio US for sharing the recipe. 😊

[@rachalnocchi5600]

This is one of the simplest, non-acholic fruit cake recipes I've ever come across! Thank you to both you and your Nan for sharing it!! I think my family (who like dried fruit, some don't), will love this cake! I can't wait to try my hand at it too. 🥰

[@rollandjoeseph]

Love the bloopers!😅

[@Dan-yw9sg]

The fruit cake looks delicious. I’m wondering what juice you added to the fruit at the beginning? I hope that your Christmas was a special time for you and James. God’s blessings to you and your family during this special season of celebration!

[@SageLilleyman]

I used apple juice! 😊

[@Dan-yw9sg]

@@SageLilleyman Thank you! We will be trying this!

[@joerichards1253]

You are just amazing. I absolutely love watching your videos

[@paulaflatt2936]

Sage I absolutely love fruit cake and yours looked delicious. I am going to have to try your nanny’s recipe as well. Thank you. Your channel is so amazing

[@annadj33]

I absolutely love your videos! You have such a warm and cheerful personality that makes each video a treat to watch. Thank you for sharing your Nan’s recipe. It looks great! I’ll give it a try this Christmas. I can’t wait to see what you come up with next! Best wishes from the U.S.!

[@SageLilleyman]

Thank you so much! 🥰💕

[@LizzyTwifehomemaker]

Thanks for the video! Quick thing, when measuring flour, its best to use a measuring cup, don't shake it or pack it down, and use a knife carefully slide the excess off. Flour is very compatible, so it's easy to use too much if you don't use this method.

[@kavitabalakrishnan6219]

This is so lovely. Will definitely try out this recipe. Thanks for sharing your Nan's recipe Sage.

[@AstarionWifey]

You’re the first person I’ve seen that loves fruit cake 😮

[@kasie680]

I love fruit cake! Me and my husband are the only ones in our family that like it

[@raheelazam6385]

Hi beautiful awesome work 💞💖💜💖💛❤💛💖💛❤💖💞

[@eyesofthegoddess2967]

just put your hands under cold water before pressing the dough, the dough will not stick to your hands. Love fruit cake. Love you all in Down Under from Canada

[@annafyfe8361]

I just love you!!! Cake looks so yummy 😋

[@serinachilders74]

Cake looks good. Love your ear rings so pretty.

[@sherrymackinnon1293]

I love fruit cake...yum

[@jillfischer5724]

Thank you ever so much for your wonderful videos. They’re always a bright part of my day. Your hair looks absolutely beautiful. xx

[@SageLilleyman]

Aw thank you so much!! 💞

[@OnelineadaywithLaura]

Darling, I do this today for Christmas 🥰💚

[@andrewmoens8614]

Thanks for sharing a family recipe and it's a fantastic delicious fruitcake. This cake looks so yummy 😋. Greetings and of course, Merry Christmas from Wisconsin. Looking forward to more vintage lifestyle videos. Love to all.

[@suparnasengupta4655]

I'm sure this cake was divine,also your video is divine too for me .

[@antoniasiak]

Hi, I watching your vídeos from Brazil, I made this cake last christmas, and I will repeat this year. It's delicious. ❤

[@SageLilleyman]

Oh that’s so great to hear! Xx 🍰

[@davidcwilson1395]

Looks like you are a great cook !!!

[@oldsoulone1217]

3:19 Hi Sage. Sorry if i'm stating the obvious if you are in fact already aware, but in case your not, or for anyone else who might not know about this, to get an even circle for a cylinder baking tin, fold baking paper into a triangle as many times as desired. Fold out, and cut off excess.