When fruits and nuts are combined, very nutritious candies are obtained. A few combinations are given in this chapter, and others can be made as fancy and circumstances dictate.A study of the food values will show what an important place these combinations may hold in the diet, even taking the place on a tramp or a railroad journey of bread and meat. A basket of salted nuts and stuffed fruits makes a gift that is always appreciated.To Blanch AlmondsCover shelled almonds with boiling water, let stand 2 minutes, drain, cover with cold water, again drain. Brown skins can be easily slipped off with the fingers. Dry the nuts on a towel or piece of cheesecloth. Pistachio nuts and English walnuts may be blanched in the same way.Salted Mixed NutsBeat the white of one egg slightly, add nut meats of many kinds, and stir until they are entirely covered with the egg. Remove nuts from the egg and put in a dripping pan, sprinkle with salt and bake in a hot oven until nuts are heated through. Keep oven door open while baking, and stir nuts often, that they may not burn.Salted Almonds 1 cup Jordan almonds ½ cup olive or cooking oil Salt Cover almonds with boiling water, let stand 2 minutes, drain, cover with cold water, again drain, and remove brown skins.
