Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        ***FILLING***
     2/3  cup           chopped dates
     2/3  cup           chopped walnuts -- divided
     1/3  cup           apricot preserves
                        ***FUDGE***
   1                    marshmallow cream -- (7 oz.)
   1 1/2  cups          sugar
     2/3  cup           evaporated milk
     1/4  cup           butter
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
   1                    butterscotch morsels -- (12 oz.)

Preparation:

Filling: In bowl combine dates, 1/3 cup walnuts and apricot preserves; set aside. Line an 8-inch pan with foil. Fudge: In heavy saucepan combine marshmallow cream, sugar, milk, butter and salt; bring to rolling boil over moderate heat, stirring often. Boil 5 minutes; remove from heat and add morsels. Stir until morsels are melted and mixture is smooth. Pour 1/2 mixture into prepared pan. Spoon filling over top. Top with remaining butterscotch mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup chopped walnuts. Chill until firm. Makes 2 1/2 pounds.