3 c. sugar
1 c. light cream
1 heaping tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 or 2 c. nuts
1 lb. dates
1 lb. figs
1 lb. raisins
1 lb. coconut

Cook cream and butter and sugar to soft ball stage. Beat until creamy, add vanilla then pour over fruit and nuts. When well mixed roll as for meat loaf. Wrap in dampened cloth, then in waxed paper and put away to ripen. Make 2 weeks before using. Chop fruits and nuts fine.