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Halek, Date Jam


Ready In: 200 Minutes
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 180 Minutes
Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

Halek, Date Jam

DIRECTIONS

  • Place the dates, water, and anise in a large saucepan. Boil for about one hour, uncovered, until you "take out the goodness of the flavor." For the first 4 - 5 minutes stir occasionally and for the last 15 stir frequently. The dates should soften, open up, and reach the consistency of chunky apple sauce.
  • Press the date mixture through a sieve or a food mill. Return the thin, clear syrup to a smaller saucepan and simmer slowly, uncovered, over very low heat for about 3 hours, stirring frequently, until the halek thickens enough to coat a spoon.
  • Cool and just before serving place 2 cups of halek in a bowl. Sprinkle with half the walnuts and almonds. Reserve the remaining halek and nuts separately. Serve as harosets at the seder and as a dip for matzah throughout the Passover season.
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