Old Fashioned Date Confection Recipe

Old Fashioned Date Confection

From midgelet 14 years ago

From recipe email: This old-fashioned candy easily rivals fudge. For candy, sweet and date lovers. perfect for holiday gifts

Combine the sugar, milk and butter in a heavy saucepan.
Stirring occasionally, cook over medium heat to soft ball stage (238°F on candy thermometer).
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).
Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Pour mixture out onto clean, damp dishtowels or tea towels and shape into 2-inch diameter rolls.
Chill until firm.
Slice in half-inch slices.

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" It was excellent "
debbie919 ate it and said...
This is awesome...haven't had it in years, but it's SOOO good....thanks for a very nice reminder! ^5
Deb
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" It was excellent "
peetabear ate it and said...
ooohhhhh yum...five forks!!
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" It was excellent "
valinkenmore ate it and said...
Thanks for the delicious post. Love, love dates. Can't wait to try this one. Just in time for the holidays!
Thanks Midge and have a great weekend.
Valerie
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This is awesome...haven't had it in years, but it's SOOO good....thanks for a very nice reminder! ^5
Deb

debbie919 in Manahawkin loved it
ooohhhhh yum...five forks!!

peetabear in mid-hudson valley loved it
Thanks for the delicious post. Love, love dates. Can't wait to try this one. Just in time for the holidays!
Thanks Midge and have a great weekend.
Valerie

valinkenmore in Malott loved it

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