For Alton Brown, the fruit itself is the key to good fruitcake, while others insist that only their secret recipe ... work best. The sweet, fruity flavor fits well with the fruit and cake profile ...

This moist, apple-and-raisin-studded loaf is scented with rum and glazed twice. Try Fuji, Honeycrisp or Golden Delicious apples for this recipe ... simply brush the cake with warm apricot jam ...