Come Christmas you'll need a fruitcake recipe of this caliber. It's so simple that nobody will believe you whipped it up in such a short time.
For 3 people
Chop pineapple, raisins, and cherries. Combine chopped fruit with currants, peel, and citron; soak in orange juice overnight. Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Place a small pan of water in the oven. Line one 5 x 9 inch loaf pan and two 3 x 8 inch loaf pans with parchment or doubled waxed paper. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioner's sugar. Stir in beaten egg yolks. Stir in fruit, juice, and nuts. Mix in sifted flour. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites to peaks. Fold into batter. Fill pans 2/3 full. Bake for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until golden brown, or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted.