This recipe was written on a lined index card and found in a large collection, date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy.

Fruit Candy

3 cups sugar
1 cup thin cream
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound raisins
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups nuts
1 pound figs
1 pound dates
1 pound coconut

Cook sugar, cream and butter together until syrup forms a soft ball when dropped in cold water.

Remove from heat and beat until creamy.

Mix finely chopped fruits and nuts and add to candy.

Work together and shape into balls.

Wrap in a damp cloth and let ripen 2 weeks before using.