Marzipan-Stuffed Christmas Dates

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Marzipan-Stuffed Christmas Dates

This recipe makes 46 pieces servings

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Nutritional Info

Per piece: about -
cal 101101 cal
pro 1 g1g pro
total fat 2 g2g total fat
sat. fat 00 sat. fat
carb 22 g22g carb
fibre 2 g2g fibre
chol 0 mg0mg chol
sodium 1 mg1mg sodium
potassium 217 mg217mg potassium
% RDI: -
calcium 22 calcium
iron 33 iron
vit A 11 vit A
folate 22 folate

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 dried apricots 1/2 cup dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
  • 1 pkg (200 g) marzipan 1 pkg (200 g) marzipan
  • 46 Medjool dates 46 Medjool 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

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