In this section, we share some recipes that we have found on specialized sites and that we have tested with the Deglet-Nour variety from Algeria. The subtlety of the taste of the Deglet-Nour variety has completely sublimated these recipes
We let you do the test and give us your opinion!
English Walnut Date Cake
This walnut date cake has been a favorite of my husband's since as long as I can remember. His mother, who's 75, always manages to bake him one every year for Christmas, though she claims it's always his last.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds dates, pitted and chopped
- 2 pounds English walnuts, coarsely chopped
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 4 large egg yolks
- 4 large egg whites
Source : English Walnut Date Cake
Paleo Almond Date Cookies
High-protein, organic cookies for the paleo connoisseur.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups blanched almond flour
- 1 cup pitted and chopped dates
- ½ cup chopped dried cherries
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds, or more to taste
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup coconut oil
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Source : English Walnut Date Cake
Matrimonial Date Squares
Delicious! This favorite recipe has been passed down in the family for many years. It has lots of date filling and can be stored in the refrigerator for a week.
Ingredients
Date Filling:
- 1 pound pitted dates
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar
- ⅔ cup orange juice
- 1 orange, zested
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Oatmeal Crust:
- 1 ½ cups regular rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup cold unsalted butter
Source :Matrimonial Date Squares
Raisin, Date, & Walnut Muffins
These naturally sweetened raisin, date, and walnut muffins are packed with goodness and make a perfect snack or breakfast!
Ingredients
- 2 C flour
- 1 C old fashioned oats
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 C milk
- 1/4 C maple syrup
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 C coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 C chopped walnuts
- 1/2 C raisins
- 1/2 C chopped dates
- Demera sugar for topping (optional)
Source :Raisin, Date, & Walnut Muffins
Cherry Vegan Energy Bars
These healthy vegan energy bars are like a homemade Larabar and the perfect snack, made with hazelnuts and tart cherries.
Ingredients
- 2 cups hazelnuts
- 20 Medjool dates (2 cups)
- 1 cup + ¼ cup tart dried cherries (with no sugar added), divided
- Pinch kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ½ cup old fashioned oats
Source :Cherry Vegan Energy Bars
Sticky toffee pudding
This is a great sticky toffee pudding recipe – the perfect winter warmer! Buy Medjool dates if you can – they have a lovely natural toffee flavour and sticky texture
Ingredients
- 200g dried dates, stoned and chopped
- 250ml (not too strong) black tea
- 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 85g unsalted butter, softened
- 175g golden caster sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 175g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp mixed spice
Source :Sticky toffee pudding
Date and pecan loaf with pomegranate molasses
Use pomegranate molasses in this easy bake to make it extra sweet and moist. Serve with a scoop of ice cream and an extra drizzle of molasses for an indulgent dessert
Ingredients
- 185g pitted dates, roughly chopped
- 50ml whole milk
- 100ml pomegranate molasses, plus extra for drizzling
- 125g soft light brown sugar
- 125g unsalted butter, cold, cubed, plus extra for the tin
- 250g self-raising flour
- ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
- ¼ tsp mixed spice
- a big pinch ground ginger
- 2 medium eggs, beaten
- 75g pecans, roughly chopped