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Roasted Dates Stuffed with Pine Nuts in Honey

Name: Roasted Dates Stuffed with Pine Nuts in Honey
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 cup toasted pine nuts; 0.5 cup white wine, or as needed; 0.25 cup honey, or as needed; 0.5 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; 0.5 cup slivered, toasted almonds

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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.

Recipe by Colleen

Updated on January 14, 2022

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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

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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

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 (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.