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Sugared Dates (Walnut Stuffed)

An easy 3-ingredient recipe, these Walnut Stuffed Sugared Dates make for a simple dessert or delicious edible gift. Gluten-free, vegan.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 25 dates
Calories 87kcal
Author Tessa

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs fresh medjool dates about 25 dates
  • ⅓-1/2 cup raw walnuts halved
  • 1 cup organic cane sugar
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions

  • Using a small paring knife, slice dates open lengthwise and remove pits. Replace pit with half a walnut piece (or whole one depending on size of date). Squeeze date back together.
  • Place sugar in a small bowl. Some dates have a natural stickiness on the outside, but to ensure the sugar sticks, take a pastry brush and slightly dab the outside of the date to moisten it. Roll stuffed date in sugar until coated. Place on a piece of parchment or wax paper. Continue until all the dates have been sugared.
  • Once the sugar has hardened to dates, place in an airtight container. To give as gifts, place dates in a holiday tin or wrap in clear food gift bags and tie with ribbon.

Notes

  • Buying pitted dates cut down on prep time.
  • You won't use the whole cup of sugar, but it makes it easier to quickly roll the dates to cover them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1date | Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg