I'm never making fruitcake again

Made a big batch of fruitcake -- three loaves -- and they all stuck to the pans, despite the pans being well greased.

I give up.  $20 of raisins, nuts, dried fruits.  I'll have the best fed squirrels in the neighborhood.

 Disaster!

A big pile of fruits and nuts.

 

Fruits and nuts tossed in a few tablespoons of flour.

 

Held together with batter.

 Three loaf pans.  I was able to rescue the center one (a foil pan), by peeling the foil off.