Arabic
Ghuraiba Stuffed Dates
⏱ 30 minutes
🍽 8 people
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Ingredients
- 4 cups pitted Medjool dates
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/4 cup allspice mix
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon rose water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the top off each date and carefully scoop out some of the interior to make room for filling.
- In a bowl, mix together pistachios, almonds, allspice mix, cinnamon, cardamom, melted butter, rose water, lemon juice, and salt.
- Stuff each date with the nut mixture, mounding it slightly at the top.
- Place the stuffed dates on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the filling is lightly browned.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely. Serve garnished with chopped fresh mint leaves.
