Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk (Carnation or Pet)
  • 16 ounces marshmallows
  • 2 cups candied cherries, halved
  • 4 slices candied pineapple, diced
  • 3 cups pecans, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) box fig-filled cookies, chopped
  • 1 (12 ounce) box dates, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 (16 ounce) box graham crackers, finely crushed
  • 1 (16 ounce) box dark raisins

Method

  • Heat milk and marshmallows to boiling point. Stir.
  • In a large bowl, mix well the cherries, pineapple, pecans, fig newtons, dates, spices, graham cracker crumbs and raisins.
  • Pour hot milk and marshmallows into dry ingredients. Mix well and pack into containers.
  • Let stand in refrigerator for 3 days before turning out.
  • Unmolding is easier if you line container(s) with waxed paper.