Great-Grandma Cathy's Date Loaf Candy

Great-Grandma Cathy's Date Loaf Candy
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    8 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    10 People
  • VIEWS
    39

A timeless confection, passed down through generations, this Date Loaf Candy is a symphony of sweet dates, crunchy pecans, and creamy vanilla, all enrobed in a luxurious, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for holiday gifting or a simple, elegant treat.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    56 g
  • Cholesterol
    14 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    43 mg
  • Sugar
    53 g
  • Fat
    13 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

Salamander lied porpoise much over tightly circa horse taped so innocuously side crudey mightily rigorous plot life. New homes in particular are subject. All recipes created with FoodiePress have suport for Micoformats and Schema.org is a collaboration byo improve convallis.

Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View 2 mins In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, and butter. (2 minutes)

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved. (5 minutes)

Image Step 03
03 Step

Recipe View 20 mins Once boiling, cease stirring and continue to cook until a small amount of the mixture, when dropped into a bowl of ice water, forms a firm but pliable ball. Alternatively, use a candy thermometer and cook to 250°F (120°C). (20 minutes)

Image Step 04
04 Step

Recipe View 3 mins Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately. Stir in the chopped dates, pecans, and vanilla extract until evenly distributed. (3 minutes)

Image Step 05
05 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Thoroughly dampen a piece of cheesecloth or parchment paper. Lay it flat on a clean work surface.

Image Step 06
06 Step

Recipe View 8 hrs Pour the hot candy mixture onto the center of the prepared cloth or parchment. Carefully shape it into a log, approximately 2-3 inches in diameter, by rolling the cloth around it tightly. (5 minutes)

Image Step 07
07 Step

Recipe View Refrigerate the log until firm, ideally overnight or for at least 8 hours. (480 minutes)

Image Step 08
08 Step

Recipe View Once firm, unwrap the Date Loaf Candy and slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Serve chilled.

For a richer flavor, try using brown butter in place of regular butter.
Toast the pecans lightly before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor.
If you don't have cheesecloth, parchment paper works well as a substitute.
Store the sliced candy in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain its texture.

Olen Bartolettileffler

Written by

Our recipe authors are passionate food lovers who share thousands of diverse dishes from around the world. They bring daily cooking inspiration with delicious, easy-to-make recipes for every occasion.

RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 13 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Rebekah Mertz

    I was intimidated by the candy thermometer, but it was so worth it. Perfect texture!

  • Maxie Jaskolski

    This recipe is a holiday staple in my house now! So easy and delicious!

  • Arnold Gottlieb

    My family loved this! I added a pinch of sea salt at the end and it really brought out the flavors.

  • Lura Kassulke

    I've made this recipe for years, and it's always a hit!

LEAVE A REVIEW

Please Rate