Marzipan-Stuffed Christmas Dates
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This recipe makes 46 pieces servings
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.)
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
- Keywords : Cocktail Party; Vegetarian; Appetizers; Apricots; Dates; Pistachios; Make-Ahead; 200 calories;
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