Handed down from my great-grandmother, and one of my father’s all-time favorite holiday treats. Store in the refrigerator (rolled in the cloth), and it will keep for weeks. Otherwise, it becomes hard and sugary.
Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Stir sugar, milk, and butter together in a saucepan; bring to a boil without stirring once the boiling begins. Heat until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball or until the mixture reaches 250 degrees F (120 degrees C), about 20 minutes. Immediately remove saucepan from heat and stir dates, pecans, and vanilla into the milk mixture.
Step 2
Thoroughly wet a piece of cheesecloth and lay out onto a flat work surface. Pour the candy mixture into the middle of the cloth and roll the cloth around it to shape into a log.
Step 3
Refrigerate until hard, 8 hours to overnight. Remove log from cloth and slice.
Cook?s Note
You can use a heavy cotton cloth if you do not have cheesecloth, but do not use terrycloth.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 335 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat13g | 17% |
Saturated Fat4g | 20% |
Cholesterol14mg | 5% |
Sodium43mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate56g | 20% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 9% |
Total Sugars53g | |
Protein2g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
Calcium45mg | 3% |
Iron1mg | 3% |
Potassium201mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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