Marzipan-Stuffed Christmas Dates
This recipe makes 46 pieces servings
Nutritional Info |
|
|---|---|
| Per piece: about | - |
| cal | 101 |
| pro | 1 g |
| total fat | 2 g |
| sat. fat | 0 |
| carb | 22 g |
| fibre | 2 g |
| chol | 0 mg |
| sodium | 1 mg |
| potassium | 217 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 2 |
| iron | 3 |
| vit A | 1 |
| folate | 2 |
- Portion size: 46 pieces
Use plump, sweet Medjool dates for these simple no-bake four-ingredient treats. When decoratively wrapped, they make fantastic hostess gifts.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup 1/2cupdried apricotdried apricots
- 1/2 cup 1/2cupshelled pistachioshelled pistachios
- 1 pkg 1pkg(200 g) marzipan
- 46 46Medjool dates
Preparation
Finely chop apricots and pistachios. In bowl and using hands, mash together marzipan, apricots and pistachios. Divide into 46 pieces of about 1 tsp (5 mL) each; roll each into 1-1/4-inch (3 cm) log.
Cut each date down 1 side of centre to expose pit; open gently and remove pit. Press marzipan log into hollow. Serve at room temperature. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 3 weeks.)
Source : Canadian Living Holiday Cookbook: Fall 2009



