Spiced Date-Walnut Snacks |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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Extramoist Medjool dates act as the binding agent in these snacks. A can of beans makes a handy weight. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger |
3/4 cup walnut halves |
2 cups medjool dates, pitted and chopped |
1 teaspoon grated orange rind |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Combine the first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add walnuts; toss to coat. Arrange walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes or until toasted.
3. Combine dates and orange rind. Line a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, allowing plastic wrap to extend 2 inches over edge of pan. Firmly press one-third of date mixture into bottom of pan; top with half of walnuts. Repeat layers once, ending with dates. Fold overhanging plastic wrap over the top. Place a heavy weight on plastic wrap, and let stand overnight. Remove weight; invert loaf onto a serving plate. Discard plastic wrap. Cut into squares.
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