Nut & Date Candy (Mom's)
Yield
8 servingsPrep
10 minCook
10 minReady
20 minLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Sodium-Free, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup |
nuts
finely chopped, (walnuts, pecans, etc.) |
|
| 1 | cup |
dates
finely chopped |
|
| 2 | cups |
sugar
granulated |
|
| ½ | cup |
water
up to 3/4 |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
corn syrup, white (karo)
|
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|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | ml |
nuts
finely chopped, (walnuts, pecans, etc.) |
|
| 237 | ml |
dates
finely chopped |
|
| 473 | ml |
sugar
granulated |
|
| 118 | ml |
water
up to 3/4 |
|
| 15 | 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.
