Roasted Almond and Date Spread

Name: Roasted Almond and Date Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted roasted whole almonds; 1 package pitted dates; 1/4 cup Madeira or dry sherry; Zest of 1 orange; Breads for serving; Cheese for serving

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When available, use pitted Medjool dates, which are meatier and sweeter than other varieties. Roasted pistachios or pecans can be used in place of the almonds. Accompany with bread and assorted cheeses.

If desired, make a double batch of this spread and freeze half of it. The spread will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

Servings 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted roasted whole almonds
1 package pitted dates
1/4 cup Madeira or dry sherry
Zest of 1 orange
Breads for serving
Cheese for serving

Directions

In a food processor, combine the almonds, dates, Madeira and orange zest. Pulse until the almonds are finely ground and the mixture is almost smooth. The spread can be prepared up to this point, transferred to a container, covered and refrigerated for up to 1 week. Let the spread come to room temperature before serving.

When ready to serve, transfer the spread to a small serving bowl. Set the bowl alongside the breads and cheeses. Serves 8.

Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Easy Entertaining, by George Dolese (Simon & Schuster, 2005).