DATE NUT LOAF

By stepjo7269

Preserved Traditions cookbook, St. Andrews School, Jackson, MS
Mrs. Roy B. (Margaret) Nelson

Ingredients

• Directions:
• 2 c. white sugar
• 1 c. light cream (Half and Half)
• 2 T. white Karo
• 1 c. pitted dates, chopped
• 1 c. pecans, chopped
• 1 T. butter
• 1 t. vanilla
• ●Put sugar, cream and Karo in a boiler, cook on high stirring until sugar has disolved.
• ●Turn heat down to low and cook until mixture forms a very soft ball when dropped in cold water.
• ●Add dates and butter and cook 5 minutes longer, stirring often so that the dates do not stick to the pan.
• ●Remove from heat and add vanilla and let cool completely without stirring.
• ●Beat with electric mixer until very stiff. Add pecans.
• ●Pour onto a slightly dampened cloth (cheese cloth).
• ●Shape into a loaf. Roll cloth over and let stand until stiff.
• ●Remove from cloth and roll in foil or waxed paper.

Preparation

Step 1

●Refrigerate.