FRESH DATE SWEET

FRESH DATE SWEET
SERVES: 6
500 g (1 lb 2 oz) fresh dates
125 g (4 oz/½ cup) butter
110 g (3¾ oz/¾ cup) plain (all-purpose) flour
1 teaspoon ground cardamom

Pit the dates and arrange them in individual dessert dishes.
Melt the butter in a heavy-based saucepan and stir in the flour. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the flour turns golden brown — take care not to burn it.
Remove from the heat and stir in the cardamom. Leave to cool a little, stirring occasionally as it cools.
Pour the warm butter mixture over the dates. Allow to cool to room temperature before serving.
Note: Stirring chopped walnuts into the browned flour will add a delightful taste and texture.

Recipe posted by Corne Liebenberg