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.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hrs
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 servings

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.

  2. Soak pine nuts in a bowl with white wine and 1/4 cup honey to infuse flavor, at least 30 minutes. Drain.

  3. 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.

  4. Arrange stuffed dates in a baking dish. Cover with 1 cup honey.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until warmed, about 10 minutes. Transfer cooked dates to a serving platter. Garnish with almonds.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

225 Calories
8g Fat
38g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 225
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 55mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 34g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 0mg 2%
Calcium 48mg 4%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 216mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.