MOTHER'S DATE LOAF CANDY(SALLYE)
By
sallye bates
@grandedame
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My mother made this every year for the holidays. I always thought it was some exotic mystery thing, because she kept it wrapped in a damp towel on top of the fridge (I think the towel might have been saturated in whiskey but not sure). Anyway, we were not allowed to touch it; she only gave us a small piece now and then.
Ingredients
- 2 c
- sugar
- 1 c
- milk (mother used canned evaporated milk)
- 1 tsp
- butter
- 1 c
- chopped dates
- 2 c
- chopped pecans
How to Make MOTHER'S DATE LOAF CANDY(SALLYE)
- 1Boil sugar and milk until the mixture forms a soft ball in water (or 236º on candy thermometer)
Add dates and pecans and cook until a firm ball forms in water (or 240º on thermometer) - 2Remove from heat, add butter and let stand until lukewarm
Beat with wooden spoon like fudge until mixture begins to thicken
Pour onto a damp cloth and roll into a loaf (in damp cloth) - 3Place in refrigerator until cold and firm, then slice
