christmas date nut candy
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This came from a family member, and although it is time consuming and requires lengthy and difficult stirring, it is well worth the effort! It makes a huge batch, freezes (supposed to), and EVERYONE LOVES IT! A roll of this candy makes a great gift (rolled in non-terry towel with design for the occasion). Haven't made this in years, so not sure about prep/cook time. I would allow at least an hour to complete all steps.
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yield
serving(s)
cook time
30 Min
Ingredients For christmas date nut candy
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7 csugar
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1 canevaporated milk
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3 Tbspbutter
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1 cnuts (crushed)
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1 lbpitted dates
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1 tspvanilla
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1dutch oven or very large sauce pan
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several non-terry dish towels - wet - laid flat on counter (ready for candy)
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1wooden or strong spoon
How To Make christmas date nut candy
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1Bring Sugar, Butter and Milk to rolling/bubbling boil.
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2Add dates, crushing against sides of pan (Tough!)
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3Cook to Soft Ball stage. (Drop tiny bit in glass of cold water. When forms a soft ball - NOT hard - Remove from heat and BEAT until thick and pour-able.
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4Work fast here. Pour a long roll onto wet towel near long side, leaving space at each end. Fold ends in, and roll to other side. Put each roll in freezer
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5Slice frozen (or close to it), and serve.
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