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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Ramhari Ghimire
g-r84@hotmail.comThese roasted dates are the perfect healthy snack. They're sweet, satisfying, and packed with nutrients.
Bobby Jatt158
jatt158.b73@gmail.comI served the roasted dates with a dollop of whipped cream and they were heavenly.
Gelu lama
gelu6@gmail.comI'm allergic to nuts, so I omitted the pine nuts. The dates were still delicious.
Steven Rooney
rooneysteven2@yahoo.comThese roasted dates are a great way to use up leftover dates. I always have a few extra dates after making date paste and this is a great way to use them up.
zakia samed
zakia_s@hotmail.comI roasted the dates for a few extra minutes and they got a little too crispy. Next time I'll stick to the recommended cooking time.
Richard Igbinoba
rigbinoba88@yahoo.comI had some trouble finding pine nuts, so I used chopped walnuts instead. They worked just as well.
Martin Gasca
gasca-martin@hotmail.frThe roasted dates were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Dhirendra Jha
j.dhirendra79@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of dates, but these roasted dates were absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.
Neon Neon
n-n@yahoo.comI added a touch of cinnamon to the honey mixture and it gave the dates a wonderful warm flavor.
Shahab janjua
js@yahoo.comThese roasted dates are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I love serving them as an appetizer or dessert.
Prophet Joshuafire TV
pt99@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Khalid bhutta
khalidb@gmail.comThe roasted dates were a big hit at my party. Everyone loved the unique and delicious flavor.
Diba Guyo
g29@aol.comI was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. It only took a few minutes to prepare and the dates were ready in no time.
M Iqram
i-m@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the dates turned out perfectly. They were soft and chewy on the inside, with a slightly crispy exterior.
Uche Chukwu
u.c30@gmail.comThese roasted dates were a delightful treat! The combination of sweet dates, crunchy pine nuts, and fragrant honey was simply irresistible.