Old Fashioned Date Confection |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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From recipe email: This old-fashioned candy easily rivals fudge. For candy, sweet and date lovers. perfect for holiday gifts Ingredients:
2 cups sugar |
1 cup whole milk |
2 tablespoons butter |
1-1/2 cups chopped dates |
1 cup chopped pecans |
Directions:
1. Combine the sugar, milk and butter in a heavy saucepan.
2. Stirring occasionally, cook over medium heat to soft ball stage (238°F on candy thermometer).
3. Stir the dates and pecans into the syrup and continue cooking until dates are dissolved and mixture reaches firm ball stage (248°F on candy thermometer).
4. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
5. Pour mixture out onto clean, damp dishtowels or tea towels and shape into 2-inch diameter rolls.
6. Chill until firm.
7. Slice in half-inch slices.
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