Chopped Fruit Filling (I)
- 10m Prep Time
- 15m Cook Time
- 25m Ready In
A sweet, thick fruit and nut filling made with evaporated milk, dates, figs, and toasted nuts, flavored with vanilla.
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- ¾ cup evaporated milk
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup finely chopped dates
- ¼ cup finely chopped dried figs
- ½ cup chopped toasted nuts, such as walnuts or pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Combine in a double boiler, or a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, and stir until the sugar dissolves: ¾ cup evaporated milk; ¾ cup sugar; ¼ cup water; ⅛ teaspoon salt
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Step 2.
Add and cook, stirring occasionally, until thick: ¼ cup finely chopped dates; ¼ cup finely chopped dried figs
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Step 3.
Let cool, then add: ½ cup chopped toasted nuts, such as walnuts or pecans; 1 teaspoon vanilla