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1 cup stoned dates
1 cup dried figs
1 cup seeded raisins
1 cup shelled nuts
Grated rind 1 orange
Grated rind 1/2 lemon
Pass all the ingredients together twice through the food chopper using the finest knife.
Turn on to a board or slab which has been generously sprinkled with confectioners' sugar, mix thoroughly, press out one inch thick and cut into squares or diamonds. Roll in granulated sugar and set aside to dry.
Variations:
1. Roll or press out the fruit mixture one-fourth inch thick, lay a sheet of rnarshmallow paste over this and cover it with another layer of the fruit, cut as directed.
2. Roll fruit mixture into balls the size of marbles and coat with granulated sugar, finely chopped nuts or cocoa nut.
3. Cut fruit mixture rather smaller than usual and dip in melted sweet chocolate.
A blend of such fruits as figs and prunes, this time without the nuts, acts as a mild laxative and such a combination may be advantageously given to the little folks. Used purely as a confection, however, figs, dates, prunes, candied cherries, and nuts may be used in any proportions desired according to individual taste. Dried fruits also lend their aid to the candy maker in such recipes as the following:
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