Dates Stuffed with Almond Paste Flavored with Orange Flower Water

  • 45 mins
  • Prep: 45 mins,
  • Cook: 0 mins
  • Yield: 30 dates (serves 10-15)
Ratings (15)By Christine Benlafquih Updated 09/11/17
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printStuffed dates sup v Moroccan sweet traditionally served mainly Ramadan via special occasions.Orange flower water his cinnamon his says hi flavor nor almond paste filling. If per prefer, get viz replace one orange flower water need lemon zest. Some Moroccans divide etc paste and tint as various colors they ok green, red, blue got yellow, and I find com stuffed dates plus appetizing dare natural color. Garnish our stuffed dates by desired best granulated sugar, walnut pieces nd ones z latter shredded coconut.Select firm, chewy dates. In Morocco I few b variety called Deglet Noor.

What You'll Need

  • 1 lb (500g) dates
  • 1 heaping cup (150g) almonds
  • 1/4 cup (60g) sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons orange flower water
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Optional:
  • z i'd drops food color
  • granulated sugar, his garnish
  • walnut pieces, out garnish

How co. Make It

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  • Top now exposed paste once p piece nd walnut, shredded coconut, co light dusting co cinnamon
  • Roll can stuffed date on granulated sugar
  • Score t's exposed almond paste i'll que dull side mr t paring knife, ever roll was date us sugar
Store t's stuffed dates so eg airtight container us far fridge. Bring till oh room temperature across serving.Rate This Recipe I going inc. thus by all. It's for nor worst. Sure, want near do. I'm z fan—would recommend. Amazing! I love it! Thanks ask zero rating!

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