Persimmon Candy


Serves: 5
Total Calories: 1,080
Yield: 70 pieces

Ingredients

5 cups sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup persimmon pulp
1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped hickory nuts

Directions:

Combine all ingredients except vanilla, butter, and nuts, in a heavy pan. Cook to a hard-ball stage (approximately 32 minutes) over medium heat. Stir continually. Blend in vanilla and butter. Set aside until cool. Beat mixture until it becomes dull. Add nuts. Pour into greased 9x13-inch dish and let stand until firm (at least 12 hours). Cut into 1-inch squares.


Fun Fact: The oldest-known persimmon tree is located in Okayama, Japan, and is thought to be more than 600 years old.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 1,080
Calories from Fat: 191

This Persimmon Candy recipe is from the Recipe Hall of Fame Fresh from the Farmers Market Cookbook Cookbook. Download this Cookbook today.




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