Date Nut Candy
This recipe has been in my family since before the Civil War. It has been passed down orally from mother to daughter for at least four generations. This recipe is a traditional holiday dish from South Carolina.
Date Nut Candy
This recipe has been in my family since before the Civil War. It has been passed down orally from mother to daughter for at least four generations. This recipe is a traditional holiday dish from South Carolina.
Cooking Instructions
- 1
In large saucepan over med to med-hi heat, mix sugar, milk, and butter. Stir constantly about 15 min. Good test: drop a tiny amount into ice water. If it forms instantly into a firm ball, it's ready.
- 2
Add dates. Stir constantly until dates are melted, about 15-20 minutes depending on how finely you chopped the dates. Try the "firm ball" test.
- 3
Remove from stove immediately and pour into greased pan.
- 4
Wait until candy cools in pan (about 10 minutes). Then cut candy into squares. Don't wait too long because the candy will be too hard to cut. Candy will keep in the fridge for about a week.
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