Date Loaf
["1 small box dates, chopped", "3 c. sugar", "3 Tbsp. white corn syrup", "1 c. pecans, chopped (optional)", "pinch of salt", "1 c. cream or evaporated milk", "1 tsp. vanilla"]
["Cook milk and sugar together in a 3-quart saucepan until it reaches 236\u00b0 or will form a soft ball when dropped into cold water.", "Add dates and continue to cook for 5 minutes.", "Remove from heat and stir in nuts, salt and vanilla.", "Let cool a few minutes and then beat until it thickens.", "Form into a roll by hand, about 1 1/2-inches in diameter.", "Wrap in a damp cloth or waxed paper. Chill and slice."]
["dates", "sugar", "white corn syrup", "pecans", "salt", "cream", "vanilla"]