Barbara's Fruit Roll

Submitted by Chef #1416334

"A dear friend brought this delicious sliced fruit roll when I was very ill as a teenager. That was many years ago. I loved it so much and she graciously gave me the recipe. I have made it almost every Christmas since then. It is a bit easier to make today. Thanks to the "boxed crushed graham crackers" I no longer had to crush the graham crackers between layers of waxed paper with a rolling pin. It keeps well in the refrigerator for several weeks. It is also very nice for a New Years Celebration. Enjoy!!!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 6 rolls
• Serves: 25

ingredients

• 1 lb marshmallows
• 2 (14 ounce) boxes crushed graham crackers
• 3⁄4 cup chopped candied red cherries
• 3⁄4 cup chopped candied pineapple
• 1 lb chopped dates
• 1⁄2 cup apricot brandy
• 1⁄2 cup whipping cream
• 1 lb coconut
• 3 cups chopped pecans
• 1 1⁄2 cups ground pecans

directions

1. Melt marshmallows. (I use the microwave). In a large bowl, combine melted marshmallows, graham cracker crumbs, whipping cream, and brandy. Stir in coconut. Stir in fruit and chopped pecans, reserving ground pecans for later. You will need to mix with your hands. Mix well. Shape into 6 inch rolls. Roll in ground pecans. Wrap in waxed paper; slide into ziplock bags. Refrigerate. Rolls will keep in refrigerator for several weeks.