Date Loaf Candy

5 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Karo syrup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (8 ounce) package chopped dates
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Directions

  1. 1
    You will also need: 1 clean damp cloth.
  2. 2
    Cook first 3 ingredients, in a med boiler on top of stove.
  3. 3
    Bring to a rolling boil, after 3 minute of this, put a spoon full in a bowl of cold water and check for a soft ball.
  4. 4
    (It should be firm enough to pick up with your fingers.) Keep checking till you get the soft ball.
  5. 5
    Then add the dates, and mix until dates have melted.
  6. 6
    Then add nuts and roll out onto damp cloth, and roll into a log shape.
  7. 7
    Put into Refridgerator until cold,cut into thin slices.

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