GRANDMOTHER'S DATE NUT ROLL RECIPE
Date Nut Roll Candy is a traditional, Southern candy served during the holidays. This recipe is easy to follow and a family-favorite!
Provided by Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line four baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Stir milk, sugar and 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter together in a heavy bottom pan over medium high heat. Add dates. Stir constantly while cooking until the temperature reaches 235º F on a candy thermometer or when drops of the mixture into a bowl of cold water reach a soft ball stage.
- Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter and vanilla. Beat until starts to thicken and add chopped pecans.
- Divide onto four baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Carefully spread across parchment paper to form a roll. Roll smoothly and cool completely before slicing.
GREAT-GRANDMA CATHY'S DATE LOAF CANDY
Handed down from my great-grandmother, and one of my father's all-time favorite holiday treats. Store in the refrigerator (rolled in the cloth), and it will keep for weeks. Otherwise, it becomes hard and sugary.
Provided by Amanda Vickers
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Nut Candy Recipes
Time 8h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 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 Facts : Calories 334.5 calories, Carbohydrate 56.1 g, Cholesterol 14.2 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 43.1 mg, Sugar 52.9 g
DATE NUT CANDY
Even though my two grown sons aren't big "sweets eaters", they think these candies are exceptional. The big peanut butter flavor is a hit combined with holiday staples like walnuts and dates.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Shape into 3/4-in. balls; place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm. , In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip balls in coating and place on waxed paper to harden.
Nutrition Facts :
MY GRANDMOTHER'S DATE NUT ROLL
Hope you'll join my Just a Pinch group: Family Food Traditions--Sharing JOY on the Journey! My grandmother made this every Christmas, and occasionally, for other occasions, when we begged! It was my favorite!
Provided by Jamie Wyatt
Categories Candies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Chop dates. (Do not buy or use dates that are already chopped.)
- 2. Combine sugar, milk, and dates in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture reaches soft ball 234 degrees.
- 3. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and nuts. Stir until candy starts to thicken. Divide candy in half, by shaping it into logs on two damp tea towels. roll and shape into 10"X2" logs. Let cool. Slice to serve.
CHRISTMAS DATE NUT CANDY
This came from a family member, and although it is time consuming and requires lengthy and difficult stirring, it is well worth the effort! It makes a huge batch, freezes (supposed to), and EVERYONE LOVES IT! A roll of this candy makes a great gift (rolled in non-terry towel with design for the occasion). Haven't made this in...
Provided by Sydney Morgan
Categories Candies
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Bring Sugar, Butter and Milk to rolling/bubbling boil.
- 2. Add dates, crushing against sides of pan (Tough!)
- 3. Cook to Soft Ball stage. (Drop tiny bit in glass of cold water. When forms a soft ball - NOT hard - Remove from heat and BEAT until thick and pour-able.
- 4. Work fast here. Pour a long roll onto wet towel near long side, leaving space at each end. Fold ends in, and roll to other side. Put each roll in freezer
- 5. Slice frozen (or close to it), and serve.
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