NUTS AND FRUIT IN A COPPER MUG ENJOY DAN:

                   NUTS AND FRUIT IN A COPPER MUG by CHEF DAN:

Makes 8 Copper cups + 1 or 2 Fruit Cakes

NUTS;

1-cup walnuts

1-cup almonds

1-cup cashews

1-cup pecans

FRUIT PIECES:

1-cup dried pineapple, diced

1-cup craisins

1-cup tart cranberries

1-cup Turkish apricots, chopped

1-cup figs, chopped

1-cup dates, chopped

1-cup pineapple, chopped

1/2-cup EACH candied ginger, chopped, and sunflower seeds

1-Cup brandy

BATTER:

1-cup butter

2-cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon EACH salt, ground cinnamon, and baking powder

1/4-teaspoon EACH allspice, nutmeg, cayenne, and liquid smoke

4-eggs, whites

3-cups all-purpose flour

2 tablespoon cocoa powder

1/4-cup Puree Maple Syrup

1/2-cup cranberry juice

DIRECTTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 250 F)

1.   Spray a couple baking sheets with Pam and one 1or 2 muffin pans.

2.   In a bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy.

3.   Add the nuts and fruit and stir to coat.

4.    In another bowl combine butter and next 9 ingredients.

5.   In separate bowl whisk together, flour and syrup then add to butter mixture

6.   Beating gently to combine.

7.   Stir in the juice and stir until everything is well combined

8.   Place baking sheets and a muffin pan in a single layer.

9.   Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.

10.                Brush the top with brandy and let cool 1 hour

11.                Fill copper cups with plastic bag full of nuts and fruit add bow.

ENJOY DAN:                                                 STAY STONG AND BEAT CANCER!!