Turkish Fudge

Dried figs and other dried fruits are used in this simple recipe for a spicy sugarplum. Alice B. Toklas’s notorious “haschich fudge” (which contained neither hash nor chocolate) is a similar concoction. These are not nearly so strong, however, as those you might encounter in the Mediterranean. Use whatever dried fruits and nuts you have on hand. If you find this recipe too spicy for your palate, reduce the spice. Add the corn syrup a teaspoon at a time as the last step until the mixture for