Roman Stuffed Dates

Experience the flavors of Ancient Rome with these sweet and slightly spicy honey-glazed dates stuffed with nuts and black pepper, commonly known as Dolcia Domestica.

By @themodernnonna

Original recipe source

Cook time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup pine nuts
• 0.5 cup walnuts
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 16 pitted dates ensure they are fresh and moist
• 0.5 cup honey

Instructions

1. In a mortar and pestle, combine the pine nuts and walnuts. Crush them together until you achieve a coarse texture.
2. Add freshly ground black pepper to the crushed nuts and mix well.
3. Stuff each pitted date with the nut and pepper mixture.
4. In a small saucepan, gently heat the honey until it becomes a thin syrup, but do not let it boil.
5. Baste each stuffed date with the warm honey until thoroughly coated.