Eggnog Candy

2 cups commercial eggnog
4 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
1 cup diced candied fruit
1 cup chopped pecans

Combine eggnog, sugar, corn syrup, and salt in a Dutch oven; cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until mixture reaches soft ball stage (230 degrees F. Cool to lukewarm.

Add butter, and beat until mixture is no longer shiny (about 5 minutes). Stir in fruit and pecans.

Spread in a buttered 8-inch square pan. Cool and cut into squares.

Makes 25 squares