Fruit and nut Easter eggs

Another food craft for Easter.

Ingredients

2 1⁄2 cups sugar
1 cup corn syrup (light corn syrup)
3⁄4 cup water (warm)
1⁄2 pound marshmallow cream
1⁄2 cup butter (or shortening, melted)
2 cups fruit (candied fruit)
  nut (to taste)
  chocolate (dipping chocolate for the eggs)

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, cook sugar, syrup and water to 265° degrees on a candy thermometer.
  2. Add marshmallow creme and beat until almost firm.
  3. Add melted shortening, powdered sugar, candied fruit and nuts. Mix well.
  4. Shape eggs by hand and dip in dipping chocolate.
Yield
1 servings
Preparation time 30 minutes
Cooking time 15 minutes
Total time
45 minutes

Notes

Try piping a name on the egg after the chocolate is firm.

We have been told the eggs will keep for 6-8 months. However, we have never been able to test this affirmation. The eggs always dissppear within a week.

Source

North American cuisine

moderate, decorate
treats, Easter, holiday
American food recipes
Food in U.S.A.