Roasted Dates Stuffed with Pine Nuts in Honey

Description

From the volumes of Apicius, this splendid yet curious ancient dish from 1st century A.D. Roman brings together the tastes of honey, fruit, and nuts that can be served as a dessert after dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 cup toasted pine nuts
• ½ cup white wine, or as needed
• ¼ cup honey, or as needed
• ½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
• 2 cups dates – pitted and cut lengthwise to the center
• ground black pepper to taste
• salt to taste
• 1 cup honey, warmed
• ½ cup slivered, toasted almonds

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 1 hr

Servings: 16