DATE & CRANBERRY PASTE

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This is a Paste to serve with Cheeses much like Quince paste. It has a lovely caramel finish and a slight citrus tang. Great with Sheep or Goats milk Buchette or Chevres.

Provided by Benjibuls

Categories     Spreads

Time 25m

Yield 1 small ramekin

Number Of Ingredients 4

125 g dates
100 g dried cranberries
1 lemon, juice of
250 ml water

Steps:

  • Chop dates and dried cranberries finely.
  • Place the chopped ingredients in a small saucepan on a medium heat and add the lemon juice.
  • As the mixture warms up the dates will begin to break down. If the mixture becomes dry add water as necessary.
  • Cook for 20 minutes and keep an eye on the water levels. The finished mixture should be reasonably think should have a shine to it. Note that when it cools it will have a thicker consistency.
  • Place mixture in a small ramekin and allow to cool. Can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
  • Optionally you can place the mixture in a food processor and blend until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.2, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 9.9, Carbohydrate 110, Fiber 14.8, Sugar 84.4, Protein 3.6

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