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Pre-heat oven to 350°F
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Place first 5 ingredients into a heavy sauce pan; bring to a boil
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Stir gently and constantly until sugar has dissolved, then one more minute
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Mix in candied fruits, zest, and nuts, blending well
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Cook the mixture over low heat 6 - 8 minutes or until it begins to thicken and the caramel starts to darken
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IMMEDIATELY pour onto the crust, and spread with a BUTTERED off-set spatula (this can be hard as if not done quickly will be too hard to spread and sticky enough to lift the crust)
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Bake 13-15 minutes at 350°F until bubbly on the top and the surface has begun to turn brown; do not over bake (watch carefully from 12 minutes on)
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Cool completely on wire rack