Date Candy

Submitted by Tonkcats

• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 3 cups white sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1 cup dates, seeded, but whole
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup nuts, coarsely chopped

directions

1. Put milk and sugar in pan and as soon as it boils, add dates and butter.
2. Boil until it forms a good soft ball in cold water (watch carefully but don't stir more than absolutely necessary).
3. Remove from fire; add nuts and stir. Beat until very stiff.
4. Dip out on a cloth wrung from cold water; knead and mold into a long roll.
5. Let stay in damp cloth until hard and cold.
6. Slice and serve.

Reviews

[insubfusc]

Amazingly yummy results! I made this in the microwave in a large clear Pyrex bowl (using techniques similar to those for microwave toffee and peanut brittle). The texture is a little like maple fudge, with a wonderfully fine grain (not gummy). Cut with a very sharp knife and smooth pressure. Carol is right to recommend powdered sugar to dress it up. Might also make sense to press this into a pan, sprinkle ground pecans on top, and cut it into squares. I will make this again as soon as I have an excuse--even a flimsy one! -Amy

 

[carol]

this is an outstanding recipe and it is a great christmas recipe with a little lemon in the mix. When sliced, roll pieces in powdered or granulated sugar. If you like dates, you'll love this. Carol