Main Ingredients:

See below ingredients and instructions of the recipe

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

3 1/2 c Sugar 1 c Mashed ripe banana (about 3
1/2 ts Salt -med.)
1 c Light cream 1 tb Vanilla
3/4 c Butter or margarine 1/2 c Walnuts, chopped med. fine
3 tb Light corn syrup

In a heavy 2 1/2 quart saucepan, put the sugar, salt, cream, butter,
corn syrup and bananas. Over moderate heat, stirring constantly,
bring to a boil, over low heat continue boiling, still stirring
constantly, until mixture reaches 238 degrees on a candy thermometer
or 1/2 teaspoon dropped into cup of cold water, forms a soft ball
when removed to palm of hand. Cool without stirring until the
temperature on candy thermometer drops to 110 degrees or the bottom
of the pan feels warm to the touch. Add vanilla and nuts and heat
until candy becomes thick and begins to lose its gloss. Turn into a
buttered 8 x 8 x 2 inch cake pan. Let stand until firm; cut into 1
inch squares. Makes about 3 pounds. Note: Some people substitute
1/2 cup coconut for the nuts.

Submitted By SHARON STEVENS On 10-12-95

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