Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 15 x 10 inch pan. Beat 2 eggs and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy in large bowl at high speed of mixer. Add 2 1/4 cups flour, 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 2 cups fruit, undrained. Beat at medium speed until well blended, scraping sides and bottom of bowl. Spread in pan. Sprinkle with mixture of 1 1/3 cups flake coconut and 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. While hot, drizzle with glaze, cool, cut in bars. GLAZE: In small pan combine 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup evaporated milk, stirring constantly. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped nuts, cool, drizzle over bars as soon as they come out of oven. Cool completely before cutting. fruit can be fruit cocktail or any combination of fruit with juice. |