... the fruit, that is. (Though any offers of babysitting so my husband and I can go on a date are always accepted!) I love dried dates, but getting whole dates is a treat! If you have a sweet tooth, just pop a date in your mouth at the end of a meal for a healthy, satisfying treat. (Be careful not to eat the pit, though!)
Besides being a great snack, dates are wonderful for binding other healthy ingredients together, replacing flour, sugar, and butter! They are also scrumptious wrapped in bacon and broiled! See datesaregreat.com for other recipe ideas.
The recipe below is for halvah, popular in Egypt and also similar to haroset, a Passover dessert.
Finely chop 1/2 to 3/4 cup pecans, walnuts, or almonds (or mix) in food processor, then transfer to bowl.
Halve about 8 - 10 dates, removing the pits. Put dates in the food processor along with a scant cup of dried mixed fruit such as apricots, figs, or raisins and 1 to 2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Process till very smooth, adding a teaspoon or two of orange or lemon juice if it's too dry to process.
Remove and mix (with hands) into the finely chopped nuts, adding another teaspoon or two of juice if needed till mixture comes together. Mix in 2 teaspoons of orange or lemon zest.
Roll fruit mixture between your palms into small balls. Place on plate and serve.
These are simple, fast, a packed full of goodness! I popped one of these in my mouth when I needed a little boost of energy during the day.
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Those look delicious! I'll have to try that recipe soon!
ReplyDeleteHow many does this recipe make? And how long do they keep? They look really tasty -- maybe they didn't last long enough for you to find out how long they keep. ; )
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work!