Fruit-Filled Butterscotch Fudge

Filling
2/3 cup dates, finely chopped
2/3 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped, divided
1/3 cup apricot preserves

Combine dates, 1/3 cup of the walnuts and apricots preserves, set aside. Line an 8-inch pan with foil.

Fudge
1 (7 ounce) jar Marshmallow Cr