Weekend Candy

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Prep: 30 min Cuisine: American

Weekend Candy is a rich, nutty, and fruity confection with caramelized sugar, coffee creamer, and a medley of nuts and candied fruits, perfect for sharing during special occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups sugar ⓘ
  • 1 cup light corn syrup ⓘ
  • 1 1/2 cups coffee creamer ⓘ
  • 1/2 pound pecans ⓘ
  • 1/2 pound walnuts ⓘ
  • 1/2 pound Brazil nuts
  • 1/2 cup candied pineapple ⓘ
  • 1/2 cup candied cherries

Instructions

  1. Boil sugar, syrup, and creamer in a saucepan to soft ball stage.
  2. Cool to lukewarm, about 30 minutes.
  3. Add vanilla.
  4. Stir until mixture begins to thicken.
  5. Add fruit and nuts.
  6. Press into a buttered pan.
  7. Work quickly.
  8. When cool, cut into squares.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

672 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.5g 17% DV
Total Fat 45.2g 58% DV
Carbs 67g 24% DV
Fiber 5.2g 18% DV
Sugar 37.2g 74% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 86.5mg 4% DV
Potassium 466.8mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1.8mcg
Vitamin C 9.7mg 11% DV
Calcium 58.8mg 5% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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