ROASTED DATES STUFFED WITH PINE NUTS IN HONEY
From the volumes of Apicius, this splendid yet curious ancient dish from 1st century A.D. Roman brings together the tastes of honey, fruit, and nuts that can be served as a dessert after dinner.
Provided by Colleen
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Fruit
Time 1h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
- Soak pine nuts in a bowl with white wine and 1/4 cup honey to infuse flavor, at least 30 minutes. Drain.
- Mix Gorgonzola cheese and pine nuts together in a bowl. Spread dates open slightly; season the inside of each date with black pepper. Spoon Gorgonzola mixture into each date. Season the outside of each date with salt.
- Arrange stuffed dates in a baking dish. Cover with 1 cup honey.
- Bake in the preheated oven until warmed, about 10 minutes. Transfer cooked dates to a serving platter. Garnish with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 54.7 mg, Sugar 33.9 g
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Farhan khan Shipon
sf@gmail.comI wasn't a big fan of these roasted dates. I found them to be too sweet and the pine nuts were a bit too crunchy. I think I'll stick to regular dates next time.
Irish Bernad
irish_b17@hotmail.frThese roasted dates are a delicious and healthy treat. I love the combination of sweet and savory, and the pine nuts add a nice crunch. I've made them several times now and they're always a hit.
Sami Muñiz
s-m57@hotmail.co.ukI love making these roasted dates as a quick and easy snack. They're also a great way to use up any leftover dates I have. I usually double the recipe so I have plenty to share with my friends and family.
Sagardiwana Official
s-official39@aol.comThese were really easy to make and they turned out great! I used a mix of pine nuts and walnuts, and I added a little bit of cinnamon to the honey glaze. They were a hit at my potluck.
Nipu Gaming Yt
n-yt@aol.comI've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dates are so soft and chewy, and the honey glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!
Janzeb Akbar
akbar_janzeb@gmail.comThese roasted dates were a big hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making them again.
John Cobb (Cobb)
cjohn@aol.comI found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could use some more spices, like cinnamon or nutmeg. Other than that, it was a good recipe.
Mahady Hassan
mahadyhassan@gmail.comThese were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Other than that, they were very good! The dates were soft and chewy, and the pine nuts added a nice crunch.
Mst Shilpi
shilpim16@gmail.comI wasn't sure what to expect, but these roasted dates were surprisingly delicious! The honey glaze was the perfect touch, and the pine nuts added a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making these again.
Essamanj Manj
manj.e@yahoo.comYum!
Samuel Van Der Linde
v48@hotmail.comThese roasted dates are a delightful treat! I love the way the honey glaze caramelizes and the pine nuts add a nice crunch. I've made them several times now and they're always a hit. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Chamain Thomas
thomas@yahoo.comAbsolutely divine! The combination of sweet dates, crunchy pine nuts, and luscious honey is a match made in heaven. I followed the recipe to a T and the result was nothing short of spectacular. The dates were perfectly roasted, with a slightly carame