Grandma's Recipes for Mother and Daughter

by American Molasses Company

¾ pound pecan or walnut meats

Mix first four ingredients in a saucepan. Stir to dissolve sugar. Cook over medium heat to 245° F. or until syrup, when dropped in cold water, forms a firm ball. Remove from heat. Add spices. Stir until syrup begins to grain. Add nuts and stir until all nuts are coated with syrup and well grained. Before coating hardens, separate each nut; place on waxed paper to cool. Store in tightly closed jar or tin box.

YIELD: 1¼ pounds.

DESSERTS

APPLESAUCE PUDDING

1½ cups dried bread crumbs

⅛ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

¼ cup GRANDMA’S MOLASSES

2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted