Date-Almond Confections

Name: Date-Almond Confections
Yield: Makes about 30 pieces
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon orange flower water; ⅔ cup shelled blanched or unpeeled almonds; ½ pound black, Medjool or a mixture of different kinds of dates; ½ pound black, Medjool or a mixture of different kinds of dates; ½ cup shelled unsalted pistachio nuts; 3 ounces almond paste

Preparation info

Makes about
30 pieces

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Savory Way

By Deborah Madison

Published 1990

About

Although its dark appearance suggests something that’s healthy but a little dull, this confection is quite luscious. It can be made in moments in the food processor, and the finished sweetmeat will keep for several weeks if well wrapped and refrigerated.

Ingredients

⅔ cup shelled blanched or unpeeled almonds
½ pound black, Medjool or a mixture of different kinds of dates

Dessert
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Put the almonds on a cookie sheet and bake until they smell toasty, about 7 minutes. Remove and let cool for a few mi