Sesame-coated date and almond sweetmeats
30/7/2006
Serves 30
Ingredients
| 1 cup | Blanched almonds |
| 1 cup | Toasted almonds |
| 1 cup | Dates |
| 1 cup | Raisins |
| 50 g | Butter |
| ½ cup | Honey |
| 1 tsp | Ground ginger |
| 1 tsp | Cinnamon |
| ½ cup | Sesame seeds |
Directions
- Chop almonds, toasted walnuts, chopped pitted dates and raisins in a food processor until a sticky paste forms. This may need to be done in two batches.
- Melt butter and honey together in a saucepan. Add spices, then stir in the paste mixture. Stir over a gentle heat for a minute, until thoroughly combined.
- Remove to cool, then shape into 30 walnut-sized balls and chill for 1 hour to firm. Roll balls in sesame seeds to coat. Store in the fridge.
1 cup blanched almonds
1 cup toasted walnuts
1 cup chopped, pitted dates
1 cup raisins
50g butter, melted
½ cup honey
1 tsp each ground ginger and cinnamon
½ cup sesame seeds, lightly toasted
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