ROASTED DATES STUFFED WITH PINE NUTS IN HONEY

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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

1 cup toasted pine nuts
½ cup white wine, or as needed
¼ cup honey, or as needed
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
2 cups dates - pitted and cut lengthwise to the center
ground black pepper to taste
salt to taste
1 cup honey, warmed
½ cup slivered, toasted almonds

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

Farhan khan Shipon
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I 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
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These 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
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I 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
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These 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
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I'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
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These 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)
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I 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
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These 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
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I 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
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Yum!


Samuel Van Der Linde
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These 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
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Absolutely 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