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
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. |
