Cardamom Orange Glazed Medjool Dates
4.8(291 ratings)Good dates hardly need help, but a quick marinade makes them feel special enough for a spring table. Orange zest and juice cut through their richness, cardamom adds a floral lift, and a spoonful of nectar gives the skins a lovely shine. Pile them into a wooden bowl and set them out beside a jug of fresh spring flowers.
- Hands-on
- 10 min
- Marinate
- 2 hr
- Total
- 2 hr 10 min
- Serves
- 6
- Level
- Easy
Method
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Step 1: Wipe the dates with a damp cloth to remove any dust, keeping them whole so they hold their plump shape and look inviting in the bowl.
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Step 2: Finely zest the orange into a mixing bowl, then squeeze in 2 tablespoons of the juice and add the coconut nectar, cardamom and scraped vanilla seeds.
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Step 3: Whisk the glaze until the nectar dissolves, then add the dates and turn them gently with your hands until every surface looks glossy.
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Step 4: Cover and leave the dates to marinate at room temperature for 2 hours, turning them once halfway through so they absorb the flavors evenly.
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Step 5: Lift the dates into a wooden serving bowl, spoon over any glaze left in the mixing bowl and finish with a light pinch of flaky salt.
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