Dates in Spiced Wine
Elevate your dessert game with this sophisticated recipe for *Dates in Spiced Wine*, a luscious blend of tender, sweet dates simmered to perfection in a deeply aromatic bath of red wine, honey, and warming spices like cinnamon, star anise, and cloves. Accented with a hint of orange zest and vanilla extract, this dessert strikes the perfect balance between rich flavors and natural sweetness. Ideal for dinner parties or a cozy night in, this dish can be served warm or at room temperature, with optional garnishes like toasted almonds and a dollop of whipped cream or mascarpone for an added touch of luxury. Easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, it’s a stunning combination of rustic charm and gourmet indulgence that’s sure to impress. Perfect for lovers of spiced wine, festive flavors, and Mediterranean-inspired desserts!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 ml Red wine
- 200 g Fresh dates
- 1 strip Orange zest
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 4 Whole cloves
- 1 Star anise
- 3 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 100 ml Water
- 25 g Almonds (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tbsp Whipped cream or mascarpone (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Pit the dates if necessary and set them aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the red wine, water, cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise, orange zest, and honey.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir gently to dissolve the honey.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes to allow the spices to infuse into the liquid.
Add the dates to the simmering spiced wine and cook for an additional 5–7 minutes, or until the dates are plump and tender.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the dates into serving bowls. Discard the whole spices and orange zest from the remaining liquid.
Reduce the spiced wine sauce slightly if desired by simmering for an additional 3–5 minutes until it thickens into a syrup-like consistency.
Drizzle the spiced wine reduction over the dates.
Garnish with toasted almonds if using, and serve with a dollop of whipped cream or mascarpone for extra indulgence.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1435 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.1 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 56 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 233.1 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.1 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 184.4 g | ||
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 378 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2476 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
