3 c. sugar
1 c. milk
6 candied cherries, cut up
1 (8 oz.) pkg. dates, chopped
1 tbsp. butter
1 c. chopped pecans

In a heavy saucepan, mix the sugar and milk together. Bring to a boil. Add cherries and dates. Continue to cook slowly until a firm ball is formed when a small amount of the candy is dropped into cold water. Remove from heat and stir in butter. Set the pan in a larger pan of cold water until mixture is almost cold. Beat until creamy and thick. Add pecans. Spoon the thick mixture onto a clean, slightly damp cloth. Form into a long roll, approximately 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter. With the mixture still wrapped in the cloth, refrigerate until firm enough to slice.