After the turkey, after the dressing and the hot buttered rolls and the steamed green beans, what do you serve for dessert at your holiday reception? What one treat can you give that will make your drowsy guests sit up and get ready to celebrate all over again? In a word, fruitcake.

The modern fruitcake has so many different tasty ingredients and flavorings it’s practically a holiday celebration all by itself. They’re made from only the finest ingredients, including fresh from the orchard citrus fruits and a variety of nuts taken from only the best farms across the United States. They’re then put together by expert bakers and decorators and shipped at the peak of freshness, meaning when they arrive for your celebration they’re practically stepping out of the warm Southern sun and into your holiday cheer.

Just consider some of the amazing ingredients found in each fruitcake:

Lemons – What’s more cheerful than a lemon? Lemons are tangy and tasty, and they’re an important part of the fruitcake recipe. Lemons are packed with Vitamin C, so they’re important for the body’s muscle development and can help with eyesight and immune system fortification. And they taste great!

Oranges – The sweet and tangy fruit whose name rhymes with nothing else is packed not just with important Vitamin C but also with lots of calcium, helping the body grown strong and resistant to injury. Besides, a bit of orange can help cleanse the palate after a heavy meal, restoring energy for whatever fun activities lie ahead.

Pears – What’s the first day of Christmas with a pear tree? Pears are a delightful Christmas time tradition, part of any delicious fruitcake recipe. Pears are rich in Vitamin A and also rich in potassium, making them an important dietary staple for the aging and for senior citizens. Studies show pears can be used to help offset the effects of arthritis and gout.

Hazelnuts –  The smoky, delectable treat known as the hazelnut helps give the fruitcake much of its tantalizing flavor. Hazelnuts are a delicious high-energy food thanks to their potent combination of proteins and vitamins.

Almonds – Last but not least, almonds are the clean-up hitter for the holiday fruitcake dessert, bringing their rich and full-bodied taste to the fruitcake recipe. They also provide powerful supplies of Vitamin E, which some studies show can lead to a reduced risk in heart disease and even prostate cancer. Almonds are low in carbohydrates but still provide energy thanks to their other ingredients.