Dowager Duchess Fruitcake

Ingredients in this Recipe

15 ounces whole almonds (2 1/2 cups), blanched
2 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for brushing
2 pounds 4 ounces candied citrus peel (6 cups), such as grapefruit, orange, or lemon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
3 tablespoons dry sherry, plus more for dousing
4 cups all purpose flour, sifted
5 large eggs
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange

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