Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



12

egg yolks





1 3/4
cups
sugar





1/2
teaspoon
salt





3/4
cup
butter

or margarine



1/2
cup
bourbon whiskey





1/2
cup
candied cherries

quartered



1 1/2
cups
pecans

chopped



1 1/2
cups
raisins, seedless

chopped



1 1/2
cups
coconut

flaked

 Combine first 4 ingredients in top of a double boiler; beat at low 
speed on an electric mixer 3 seconds or just until blended.

Bring water to a boil; reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring 
constantly, until mixture is slightly thickened (about 2 minutes).

Remove from heat; add bourbon, and beat at low speed 1 
minute.

Combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl.

Pour egg mixture over fruit-nut mixture, mixing well.

Cool completely.