1 box graham cracker crumbs
1 box (8 oz.) dates
1 sm. jar maraschino cherries
1/2 c. golden raisins
1/2 c. raisins
2 pkg. diced dried fruit mix
1 c. pecans
2 (8 oz.) cans crushed pineapple in own juice
Drain cherries and discard liquid. Place in small saucepan. Add enough water to cover. Let come to a boil; drain and repeat. Drain again and cover with cold water. Drain and chop dates, pecans, add diced fruit then add graham cracker crumbs. Drain juice from pineapple reserving juice from 1 can. Pour juice and pineapple over fruit and cracker crumbs. Mix thoroughly until all is moistened. Empty mixture in loaf pan sprayed with non-stick spray, cover with wax paper and press firmly in pan. Chill several hours or freeze before cutting. Yield 40 servings. Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 bread, 1/2 fat, calories 111, carb. 21, protein 1.5 gm., Sodium 56 mg., fat 3 gm.
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