Christmas Fudge

2 1/2 cups powered sugar

2/3 cup milk

1/4 cup butter (or margarine

12 oz grated white chocolate

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

3/4 cup fruit (dried apricots, dried cherries, or cranberries) coarsely chopped

3/4 cup toasted almond slices

1. Combine sugar, milk and butter in a heavy saucepan
2. Using medium heat, stir constantly, until boiling.
3. Allow to boil for 5 minutes without stirring.
4. Lower heat to low
5. Add chocolate and almond extract.
6. Stir until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth.
7. Stir in fruit and almonds.
8. Spoon into a greased foil lined  8" x 8" pan.
9. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
10. Invert pan, peel off foil, and cut into squares.

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