Ingredients
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1
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8
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16
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1/4
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1
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1
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1
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4
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2
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1
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1/4
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-
-
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Directions
Spiced Dates With Mascarpone Cheese, Fancy shmancy, but very easy to make Very MiddleEastern/Mediterranean! You can serve it as a fruity appetizer or as a dessert , I made it and i will make it again before rating it but this is what i think First of all it’s way too much wine Even reduced by half it’s way too much wine I ended up using less than half of the reduced wine Second – the listed amount of spices is too much It gave the wine a bitter taste and an odd flavor that really didn’t give any hint about cloves or pepper or anything but something not-quite-right Maybe having to boil so much wine until is reduced by half took out all the flavors from the spices and I was left with their bitter taste I’ll try again using half the wine, 1/4 of spices or less and a pinch of salt to balance bitterness , Oh my goodness – this was amazing I had this desert at Mario Batali’s Lupa the other night and was dying to replicate it This recipe is perfect!! Because it’s so rich and sweet, I served it with a slightly chilled semi-dry Moscato di’Asti for balance Hats off to you – the recipe is PERFECT! Thanks so much!
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Steps
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1
Done
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In a Medium Saucepan, Bring the Wine to a Simmer. |
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2
Done
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Add the Dates and Poach Until the Skins Blister. |
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3
Done
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With a Slotted Spoon, Lift Out the Dates and, While Warm, Remove and Discard the Skins. |
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4
Done
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Cut Open the Dates on One Long Side, Remove the Pits and Place Two Almonds in the Center of Each Date. |
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5
Done
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Fold Closed. |
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6
Done
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to the Wine, Add the Honey, Peppercorns, Cloves, Orange Zest, Allspice, Cinnamon Sticks and Bay Leaf. |
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7
Done
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Continue Simmering Until the Wine Is Reduced by Half, About 20 Minutes. |
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8
Done
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Strain Wine Into a Clean Saucepan. |
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9
Done
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Add the Dates to the Wine and Heat Gently, Over a Medium Low Heat, Until Warmed Through, but not Hot, Then Remove from Heat. |
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10
Done
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to Serve, Place a Dollop of Mascarpone in the Center of Each of Four Plates. |
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11
Done
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Spoon Two Dates and a Little Wine Sauce on Each Plate, Sprinkle Lightly With Sea Salt and Serve. |
