Name: Sesame-coated date and almond sweetmeats
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup blanched almonds; 1 cup toasted walnuts; 1 cup chopped, pitted dates; 1 cup raisins; 50 gram butter, melted; 1/2 cup honey; 1 teaspoon each ground ginger and cinnamon; 1/2 cup sesame seeds, lightly toasted

Sesame-coated date and almond sweetmeats

These sticky and sweet treats are the perfect sized afternoon tea or after dinner snack.

Makes 30

Cook

20M

Marinate

30M

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Ingredients

1 cup blanched almonds

1 cup toasted walnuts

1 cup chopped, pitted dates

1 cup raisins

50 gram butter, melted

1/2 cup honey

1 teaspoon each ground ginger and cinnamon

1/2 cup sesame seeds, lightly toasted

Method

1.Chop almonds, walnuts, dates and raisins in a food processor until a sticky paste forms. This may need to be done in two batches.

2.Melt butter and honey together in a saucepan. Add spices, then stir in the paste mixture. Stir over a gentle heat for a minute, until thoroughly combined.

3.Remove to cool, then shape into 30 walnut-sized balls and chill for 1 hour to firm. Roll balls in sesame seeds to coat. Store in the fridge.

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