Pagan-Wiiagiminan (Maple Nuts)

8 oz Maple sugar, grated

6 oz Water

4 oz Hazelnuts, broken

3 oz Walnuts

14 oz Dried prunes

Place maple sugar & water in a pot. Heat slowly without stirring. Take off the heat, drop the walnuts into this hot syrup then stir to ensure that all parts are equally coated. Add the hazelnuts & prunes alternately & stir well. Using a slotted spoon, remove the fruits & nuts from the syrup & allow to cool. Any leftover syrup can be eaten with bannock.