Mary B. in NC, my mother made Date Loaf every year at
Christmas time and it was so good. Here is her recipe and it
is old. Enjoy! Love this newsletter
Ruby's Date Loaf Candy
3 cups sugar
1/2 cup white Karo
1/2 cup butter
1 pkg dates, chopped
1 cup nuts, chopped
1/2 cup milk
Combine the sugar, milk and butter in a heavy saucepan.
Stirring occasionally, cook over medium heat to soft ball
stage (238°F on candy thermometer). Have nuts and dates in a
bowl ready to use.
Stir the dates and pecans into the syrup and continue
cooking until mixture reaches firm ball stage (248°F on
candy thermometer). Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Have a clean towel wet spread on table. Beat the candy
mixture constantly until cool, then pour in a long strip
down middle of cloth. Wrap cloth around candy and shape into
2-inch diameter rolls. Chill until firm. Slice in half-inch
slices.
Peggy from East TX
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