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Nut & Date Candy (Mom's)

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Submitted by April

YIELD

8 servings

PREP

10 min

COOK

10 min

READY

20 min

Ingredients

1 237
CUP ML NUTS
finely chopped, (walnuts, pecans, etc.)
1 237
CUP ML DATES
finely chopped
2 473
CUPS ML SUGAR
granulated
½ 118
CUP ML WATER
up to 3/4
1 15
TABLESPOON ML CORN SYRUP, WHITE (KARO) *

Directions

Boil a syrup of the sugar, water and Karo; stop as or before it reaches the soft ball stage.

Let cool.

Beat in the dates until they disintegrate, then the nuts.

Wet a dish towel in cold water.

Spoon the candy along the middle of the towel in piles.

Fold towel over; roll it, pressing firmly constantly.

Leave to cool and harden.

Slice approximately ¼ inch pieces.

Might want to roll slices in coconut, chopped nuts, etc.

* not incl. in nutrient facts Arrow up button

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 104g (3.7 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 357 22% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 24%
Dietary Fiber 3g 13%
Sugars g
Protein 7g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 2% Iron 5%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Sodium-Free, Low Sodium
 

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