mother's date loaf candy(sallye)
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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.
(2 ratings)
yield
serving(s)
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For mother's date loaf candy(sallye)
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2 csugar
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1 cmilk (mother used canned evaporated milk)
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1 tspbutter
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1 cchopped dates
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2 cchopped pecans
How To Make mother's date loaf candy(sallye)
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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)
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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)
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3Place in refrigerator until cold and firm, then slice
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