How to Make Great-Grandma Cathy's Date Loaf Candy - A Step-by-Step Guide

Great-Grandma Cathy's Date Loaf Candy is a cherished family recipe that has been passed down through generations. This sweet and sticky treat has been a staple at family gatherings and holiday celebrations for as long as anyone can remember. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, this old-fashioned confection is a nostalgic reminder of a bygone era when homemade candies were a labor of love.

The origins of this recipe can be traced back to Great-Grandma Cathy, a beloved matriarch kno...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Stir sugar, milk, and butter together in a saucepan; bring to a boil without stirring once the boiling begins. Heat until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball or until the mixture reaches 250 degrees F (120 degrees C), about 20 minutes. Immediately remove saucepan from heat and stir dates, pecans, and vanilla into the milk mixture.
  • Thoroughly wet a piece of cheesecloth and lay out onto a flat work surface. Pour the candy mixture into the middle of the cloth and roll the cloth around it to shape into a log.
  • Refrigerate until hard, 8 hours to overnight. Remove log from cloth and slice.
  • Nutrition

    335 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 43mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 53g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 45mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 201mg