Combine the dried fruit with rum and allow to sit overnight (24 hours is best). If you are short on time, microwave the fruit and rum for 1 minute and allow to sit while you prepare the rest of the recipe.
Spray a large loaf pan with non-stick spray.
Cut a piece of parchment paper to the line the bottom and two sides of the pan.
Preheat oven to 325° F (165° C).
In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and baking powder, set aside.
In a smaller bowl, combine the eggs, brown sugar, butter, orange juice, vanilla, apple sauce and ⅓ cup of the rum from the dried fruit.
Pour starter over the dry ingredients, then add the wet ingredients and stir to combine.
Add drained fruit and candied ginger, stir until just combined.
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
Bake at 350° F for 1 hour or until toothpick comes out clean.
ENJOY!
Notes
Pick up a dried fruit and nut mix from Costco or any grocery store to help save time. The longer you can soak your dried fruit in rum, the better! Try from a minimum of one day.