Description:

This recipe is from the 40's. It is one that is most often sought and searched for, and here it IS!

Source:

S. Chokel

Serves/Makes:2 round or loaf pans

Ingredients

• 1 lb (.5 kg). marshmallows
• 1 can carnation milk, large size
• 1 box Ritz or Hi-Ho crackers (probably a pound box as they used to have in the 40's)
• 1/2 lb (.2 kg). candied cherries
• 1 pkg. dates (probably 12 16 oz (448 grm), remember, this is from the 40's)
• 1 lb (.5 kg). candied pineapple
• 1 box coconut (again, probably 12-16 ounces)
• 1 box white raisins (once more, probably 12-16 ounces)
• 1/2 lb (.2 kg). pecans
• 1/2 lb (.2 kg). citron

Preparation

• Melt marshmallows in milk, over low heat, then set aside to cool.
• Crush crackers fine and add to prepared fruit, cut up, and marshmallow mixture.
• Press into pans and place in refrigerator.
• This keeps well for up to six weeks in the refrigerator.

Comments

I got this recipe the other day from a very, very dearly beloved woman who I have known for most of my life. She is in her 80's now and whereas I have never made this myself, I can attest to it's delicousness from eating it many, many times. This was a favorite for all of us growing up. It tastes like the best cake/candy. Sliced pieces rolled in powdered sugar, and it would be candy! Enjoy!

And, please give credit for this recipe to: S. Chokel's friend, Jane H. of Minneapolis, MN. I doubt this appears anywhere else on the internet.