DULCIA DOMESTICA

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This dish of dates stuffed with chopped nuts is a 'home style treat' that was once savored in ancient Rome. You can replace the pine nuts with almonds if you prefer.

Provided by GODGIFU

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

12 pitted dates
¼ cup chopped, toasted pine nuts
3 tablespoons red wine
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup honey

Steps:

Stuff dates with chopped nuts: the nuts are inserted into the space left by the pit.
Place dates in a small pan. Sprinkle with pepper if desired. Add wine, then drizzle honey over dates. Cook over medium heat until the skins begin to peel off the fruit. Transfer dates to a serving dish, and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 2.2 mg, Sugar 33.5 g