Chewy take along treat
1 c currants soak in warm water 15 min
2 1/4 c (1 lb) pitted dates soak in warm water 15 min
1 c raisins soak in warm water 15 min
1 1/2 c (1lb) dried apricots soak in warm water 15 min
1 lg orange peeled and chopped
1 Tbs orange rind
2 C chopped pecans
1 c chopped almonds
2 c grated coconut
1 tsp cinnamon
3 Tbs lemon juice
1/4 to 1/3 c honey
1/3 c sesame seeds
Drain the soaked items
chop them all finely
add the orange
Mix the rest of the ingredients except sesame seeds and add to the fruit mixture
Stir well
pack mixture into a 12 X 16 jelly roll pan
cover with the sesame seeds