~Hawaiin Fruit Cake~

I know that you're probably thinking the same thing I

think when I see the words 'fruit cake'...

A five letter word that starts with an 'N' and ends in a 'Y'...

I better clarify that....for some of you whose minds may be

wondering down the gutter right about now...shame on you..the

word I'm thinking is 'nasty'...if that wasn't the word you had in

mind...then I'm sure the one you are thinking will do just fine. ;o}

This is my Nanny's recipe...I asked her for it the other day and

she wrote me a letter describing how to make it...and I am

sharing it with my blog friends...

2 boxes honey graham crackers (crushed)

1 cup English Walnuts (chopped)

1 cup shredded coconut

1/2 to 1 cup raisins

1 cup pineapple (drained, reserve juice)

1/2 stick butter

2/3 bag mini marshmallows

1 tablespoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla

In a large bowl, combine cracker crumbs, nuts, coconut, raisins,

cinnamon & pineapple; set aside. In a saucepan melt butter, add

vanilla...add marshmallows until melted. Mix with dry ingredients.

Stir well...if it seems dry add pineapple juice a little at a time. You

don't want it wet, but moist enough to where it will hold shape when

pressed into a ball.

Line your pan ( I use a bundt pan or a jello mold~something with

a pretty shape) with plastic wrap. Press mixture firmly into your

pan and refrigerate for a couple days before serving to blend the

flavors. Be sure to press it firmly into your pan or it will not hold

its shape when you take it out. You can use the candied fruit if

you like...but I don't like it...so, I don't.

Hope you try this recipe...you will love it!