Raisin-Nut Filling

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 8 egg yolks
• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 3/4 cup halved maraschino cherries, drained
• 1/4 cup bourbon or orange juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

1. Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir together sugar and egg yolks, and stir into butter. Cook, stirring constantly, 12 to 14 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in pecans and remaining ingredients. Cool to room temperature.