JAPANESE FRUITCAKE FILLING 
2/3 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. cornstarch
1 (1 lb. 4 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained (reserve 3/4 c. syrup)
1 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. grated orange rind
1/4 c. orange juice (from 1 orange)
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 c. grated coconut (fresh or packaged)
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Mix sugar, salt, and cornstarch in saucepan. Slowly stir in reserved pineapple syrup. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil one minute. Remove from heat. Blend in butter, orange rind, orange juice, and lemon juice. Cool. Stir in coconut, pineapple, and pecans.

 

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