Stuffed Dates (Algerian Maltši Tamr)

Stuffed dates surprisingly simple and delicious, these bite sized morsels are a perfect way to end a meal with some hot mint tea to go along with it. The orange blossom water adds a wonderful flavour to the filling.

12 fresh dates
½ cup ground almonds
2 Tbsp. pistachio nuts, very finely chopped
2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
orange flower water

Garnish:
confectioners' sugar

With a sharp knife, make a slit down the length of each date and carefully remove the seed.

In a bowl, mix together the ground almonds, chopped pistachio nuts, and granulated sugar.

Add enough orange flower water to make a smooth paste. Stuff the paste into the dates. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Serve with hot mint tea.

Makes 6 servings.