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    Soused dates in honey, rum and vanilla syrup

    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten Free
    • Preparation time: 20 minutes
    • Cooking time: 20 minutes
    • Total time: 40 minutes

    Serves: 4

    Ingredients

    175g medjool dates (about 9–10), stoned
    5 tbsp light-flavoured honey, such as acacia
    4 tbsp dark rum
    1 vanilla pod, split open

    Method

    1. Put all the ingredients in a small saucepan set over a low-medium heat. Simmer gently, stirring now and then, for 15-20 minutes, until the dates are sitting in a thick syrup. Set aside for 10 minutes before serving warm, or allow to cool completely. The dates will keep covered in the fridge for up to 1 week. Serve with vanilla ice cream or cream.

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    This recipe first appeared in the Harvest section of Waitrose Food, November 2017 issue. Download the Waitrose Food app for the full issue.

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