Christmas Pudding Candy

Prep: 30 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 20

A rich, sweet Christmas pudding candy combining dates, figs, raisins, coconut, and nuts, coated in coconut or nuts. Perfect for festive treats and gift-giving.

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Ingredients

  • 3 c. sugar
  • 1 c. light cream
  • 1 heaping Tbsp. butter
  • 1 lb. dates, cut to very small bits
  • 1 lb. figs, cut to very small bits
  • 1 lb. raisins, cut to very small bits
  • 1 lb. coconut
  • 1 to 2 c. nuts, cut to very small bits

Instructions

  1. Cook sugar, cream, and butter to soft ball stage.
  2. Beat until creamy.
  3. Beat in fruit and nuts.
  4. If coconut is coarse, grind it.
  5. When well mixed, roll as for meat loaf.
  6. Wrap in dampened cloth, then in waxed paper and store to ripen.
  7. Allow at least 2 weeks before using.
  8. Slice into squares or grease hands and roll into balls.
  9. Roll in nuts or coconut.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

667 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.5g 11% DV
Total Fat 44.1g 56% DV
Carbs 70g 25% DV
Fiber 6.5g 23% DV
Sugar 34.7g 69% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 29.8mg 1% DV
Potassium 736mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 83.8mg 28% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 25.5mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 11.1mg 12% DV
Calcium 78.8mg 6% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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