Combine eggnog, sugar, corn syrup, and salt in a Dutch oven; cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until mixture reaches soft ball stage (230 degrees F). Cool to lukewarm.
Add butter, and beat until mixture is no longer shiny (about 5 minutes). Stir in fruit and pecans. Spread in a buttered 8-inch square pan. Cool and cut into squares.
Makes 25 squares |