Dates and figs just aren't used often enough, I don't think! Pefect for breads, candies, preserves or stuffed with tangy cheeses for snacks!
Shelly commented in the discussion on the "Kick Back and Kook" fan page on facebook saying that one of her best childhood memories was a Date Nut Candy roll that her mother used to make, but the recipe is long gone! So, I told her I would attempt to recreate the recipe as best I could.
Shelly, I hope that this recipe is close to what your mother used to make and brings back fond memories!
This recipe is a fudge/candy that comes to soft ball stage - easy if you have a candy thermometer that attaches to the saucepan (which I suggest!).
Date Nut Fudge Candy
- 4 c. sugar
- 1 c. dates, chopped
- 1 c. evaporated milk
- 2 T. butter
- 1 tsp. rum extract
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- pinch nutmeg
- 1/2 c. walnuts, chopped
- Mix sugar, dates, evaporated milk, butter and nutmeg in a large saucepan.
- Boil, stirring constantly, until a soft ball is formed when dropped into cold water (using a candy thermometer, this is 235-240 degrees F).
- Add rum extract, vanilla and nuts.
- Beat until mixture begins to thicken and pour into greased, square 9 x9" pan.
- Cool to room temperature until set, cut and serve!
- Enjoy!
If you try this recipe, please comment! Happy Holidays, everyone!
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