Date nut loaf candy

[jtrask]

Has anyone ever made or eaten date nut loaf candy?  My Mom's family use to make it for the holidays. 

[pkrahmer]

I have never heard of it before. I do like date nut bread.
Do you have a recipe?
Have a great Day 

[jtrask]

DATE Nut  LOAF CANDY
 
5 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. milk
1 lb. dates, chopped
4 c. chopped nuts

Mix sugar and milk in large pan. Bring to a boil. Let boil until forms soft ball in cold water or soft ball on candy thermometer. Do not stir (use very low fire). When reaches soft ball take off stove and add 1 pound of dates. Stir and put back on stove and bring to a boil (do not let it burn). Remove and add 4 cups chopped nuts. Stir until creamy. Put in a cold cloth, roll into a loaf. Let stand overnight. Slice.

 

[CHANEYLAKEGIRL]

That sounds interesting. Might have to try.

[lannl]

Nope never tried it but I would like to try it. Perhaps you could post the reciepe. It sounds interesting.