1 kg (2 lb) stoned dates
725 ml (1 1/4 pt) water
1 kg (2 lb) preserving sugar
5 g (1 tsp) ground cinnamon
5 g (1 tsp) ground nutmeg
grated peel and juice of 1 lemon
30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter
725 ml (1 1/4 pt) water
1 kg (2 lb) preserving sugar
5 g (1 tsp) ground cinnamon
5 g (1 tsp) ground nutmeg
grated peel and juice of 1 lemon
30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter
method
1. Bring the dates and water to the boil. Simmer gently for 10 minutes.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and continue to cook, stirring all the time.
3. When the mixture is thick and smooth, take it off the heat.
4. Pack into sterilized, warmed jars and cover.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and continue to cook, stirring all the time.
3. When the mixture is thick and smooth, take it off the heat.
4. Pack into sterilized, warmed jars and cover.
serving amount
makes approx. 2.25 kg (4 1/2 lb)
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