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Fruit and nut Easter eggs

Another food craft for Easter.

Ingredients

2 1⁄2 c sugar
1 c corn syrup (light corn syrup)
3⁄4 c water (warm)
1⁄2 lb marshmallow cream
1⁄2 c butter (or shortening, melted)
1⁄4 c confectioner's sugar
2 c fruit (candied fruit)
  nuts (to taste)
  chocolate (dipping chocolate for the eggs)

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, cook sugar, syrup and water to 265° degrees on a candy thermometer.
  2. Add marshmallow creme and beat until almost firm.
  3. Add melted shortening, powdered sugar, candied fruit and nuts. Mix well.
  4. Shape eggs by hand and dip in dipping chocolate.
Total time
45 minutes
Cooking time
15
Preparation time
30
Yield
1 servings

Notes

Try piping a name on the egg after the chocolate is firm.

We have been told the eggs will keep for 6-8 months. However, we have never been able to test this affirmation. The eggs always dissppear within a week.

Source

North American cuisine

moderate, decorate
treats, Easter, holiday
American food recipes
Food in U.S.A.