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Creamy Easter Eggs
Ingredients
3 tbsp. invert sugar (you can buy invert sugar at cake and decorating stores. this is excellent for making Easter eggs but you can also make candy bars by patting candy into a square on waxed paper, cutting into bars and dip in chocolate.)
⅓ cup candied fruit, chopped (cherries and pineapple)
⅓ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
3 cups sugar
2 tbsp. light corn syrup
1 pinch of salt
½ cup water
½ tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup plus 2 tbsp. marshmallow cream
Dipping chocolate
Details
Serves: 16
Method
In a small saucepan, combine invert sugar, fruit and nuts. Stir and boil for 2-3 minutes; drain, reserving liquid.
Combine liquid, sugar, corn syrup, salt and water in a 2-quart saucepan. Cover tightly and bring to a boil. Uncover and place a candy thermometer in pan; cook to 250°F.
Pour candy out on a marble slab and cool to lukewarm. Work candy with spatula until it is opaque.
Add vanilla and marshmallow crème. Continue to paddle candy until creamy.
Add prepared fruit and nuts; knead into candy. Form into egg shapes and let stand a couple of hours.
Dip in chocolate.
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