Thursday, July 19, 2012

Hikers' Honey Fruit Squares - Arleen R. Egan

2 eggs
3/4 cup honey
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup currants or snipped dates, figs, or prunes
1 cup walnuts, pecans or almonds
 
Beat eggs until light and fluffy.  Then gradually beat in honey, pouring in very thin stream.  Add flour, cracker crumbs, and salt.  Stir in fruit and nuts.  Pour into greased and floured 8x8x2 inch baking pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes until top is well browned and cake is firm in the center.  Cut in squares with damp knife while still warm.  Cool on rack.  Put squares in plastic bags or wrap.
Makes - 6 squares.  Tastes best the next day.

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