Best 3 Agwah Egyptian Date Filling Recipes

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Agwah egyptian date filling is a delightful and versatile traditional Middle Eastern delicacy, widely used in a variety of pastries and confections. This luscious filling is crafted from select, sun-ripened dates, meticulously pitted and transformed into a smooth, velvety paste. Its rich, caramel-like flavor and unique texture make it an ideal ingredient for various sweet treats, such as maamoul cookies and delectable pastries. Whether you're an experienced baker or just starting out, discovering the perfect recipe to create this delectable filling can be an exciting culinary adventure.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AGWAH (EGYPTIAN DATE FILLING)



Agwah (Egyptian date filling) image

Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     dessert

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup chopped, pitted dates
1/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
6 tablespoons finely chopped almonds, walnuts or hazelnuts
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium heat about five minutes or until thick. Let cool before using.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 183, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1 milligram, Sugar 35 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ANCIENT EGYPTIAN "DATE CANDY" (FOR 2 PEOPLE)



Ancient Egyptian

Figs, dates, pomegranates and grapes were the only fruits that could be grown in the hot climate. From: Ancient Egyptian Food and Drink. This recipe was from 1600BC and was found on an ostraca. *NOTE* There are no times given but I'm thinking it would go pretty quickly with the food processor.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Candy

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup of fresh dates
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cardamom seed
1/2 cup of fresh ground walnuts
warm honey
fine ground almonds

Steps:

  • mix the dates with some water to paste.
  • mix in cinnamon and kardemon seeds.
  • kneed in the walnuts.
  • form balls, spread with honey and cover in the ground almonds.

KA'AK BI AJWA (DATE RING COOKIES) PALESTINIAN, MIDDLE EASTERN



Ka'ak Bi Ajwa (Date Ring Cookies) Palestinian, Middle Eastern image

This is the traditional sweet made on the Eid in my family, and they are really addicting! A little time consuming but so worth it.

Provided by Palis Favorites

Categories     Dessert

Time 11h15m

Yield 50 pieces, 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 cups farina (smeed)
2 cups rendered butter
1 cup flour
1/2 cup oil or 1/2 cup Crisco shortening
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon Mahlab, ground (black cherry kernels)
1/4 teaspoon gum arabic, ground (miska)
1/2 teaspoon salt
0.5 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup milk
3 lbs dates
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon rendered butter

Steps:

  • Mix smeed, flour, salt, sugar, and butter/oil in a large pan. Cover and leave for ten hours, or overnight.
  • Dissolve the yeast in 2 tablespoons water and a dash of sugar. When it rises, add to smeed mixture.
  • Dissolve mahlab and miska in cold water. Add to smeed mixture.
  • Combine warm water and milk. Pour gradually while mixing all the ingredients together. (Do not knead, just stir the mixture to have a moist crust rather than a dough).
  • Mix dates, nutmeg, cinnamon, and butter in a pan and warm to soften dates. Knead well.
  • Roll dates in 1/3 inch thick balls. Cut a piece of dough, one at a time, the size of a walnut. Spread lengthwise, 4" by 1". Fill with date ball and roll, sealing the sides together to form a ring.
  • Pinch the rings with a cookie tweezer to decorate (so powder sugar will stick to it). Place on baking sheets and bake at 400 degrees in a preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until light gold. (Place baking sheet on top rack).
  • *NOTE* This is one way to do it, but I also take a round piece of dough, slightly bigger than the date ball, and push my thumb in it, then place the date ball inside and spread the dough around the date ball completely covering it. Then using a ma'amool cookie mold I place the dough with the date inside in the mold and tap the mold upside down so the finished cookie will fall out. Baking instructions are the same for either variation!
  • When cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar. When completely cool, freeze or store in tightly covered jars.

Tips:

  • For a smoother texture, use seedless dates.
  • If you don't have a food processor, finely chop the dates by hand.
  • Add a teaspoon of orange zest or cinnamon for extra flavor.
  • If the filling is too thick, add a little bit of water or milk.
  • For a vegan version, use almond butter instead of butter.

Conclusion:

Agwa is a delicious and versatile Egyptian date filling that can be used in a variety of recipes. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. Whether you use it as a filling for pastries, spread it on toast, or enjoy it on its own, Agwa is sure to please everyone.

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