Fruitcake Candy is a great choice for people who don't like fruitcake! This creamy white candy is stuffed with fruit and nuts.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup light cream
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1-1/2 cups cashew pieces
- 1-1/2 cups walnut pieces
- 1-1/2 cups pecan pieces
- 2 cups candied cherries, cut in half
- 1-1/2 cups chopped dates
- 1 cup chopped glace apricots
Preparation:
In large saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, light cream, and heavy cream; mix well. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes until mixture starts to simmer, stirring frequently. Cover for 5 minutes to let steam wash crystals off sides of pan.
Uncover and reduce heat to medium-low. Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan, making sure it doesn't touch the bottom or pan sides. Boil until temperatures reaches 234 degrees F, a very-soft ball stage.
Prepare the nuts and fruits while candy is cooking. When the mixture reaches 234 degrees F, add the nuts and fruits; the mixture will be very thick. Spoon into buttered 13" x 9" pan, pressing down with buttered spoon so mixture is even. Cool completely; the mixture will become white and firm after about 24 hours. Cut into small squares. Store in airtight container.
