~ Fruit and nut easter eggs Recipe ~

 
                         Fruit and Nut Easter Eggs
 
 Recipe By     : Jo Merrill
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2 1/2  cups          sugar
    1      cup           light corn syrup
      3/4  cup           hot water
      1/2  pound         marshmallow cream
      1/2  cup           shortening -- melted
      1/4  cup           confectioner's sugar
    2      cups          candied fruit
                         (pineapple and cherries)
                         nuts
                         dipping chocolate
 
   In a saucepan, cook sugar, syrup and water to 265 degrees
 ona candy thermometer.  Add marshmallow creme and beat
 until almost firm.  Add melted shortening, confectioner's
 sugar, candied fruit and nuts. Mix well.  Shape eggs by
 hand and dip in dipping chocolate. Makes 10 eggs which will
 keep for 6-8 months. NOTE:  try piping a name on the egg
 after the chocolate is firm.  Jo Merrill
 
 
                    
 
 
 
 
 
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