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The ultimate hot date (baked dates and figs)

Tonia Buxton
A simple but scrumptious dessert from Tonia Buxton - luscious fresh dates and figs baked with honey and Middle Eastern spices

The ultimate hot date (baked dates and figs)

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C/gas 7. Grease a shallow baking dish.

2. Slice the figs in half from top to bottom. Prick the skin with a fork.

3. Slice the dates in half lengthways and remove the stones.

4. Arrange the dates and figs alternately in the dish.

5. Sprinkle over the spices and lemon juice. Drizzle with the honey.

6. Bake for 20 minutes or until the honey starts to bubble.

7. Serve hot with crème fraîche or vanilla ice cream.

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Serves: 3-4

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min

Ingredients
Butter, for greasing
250g fresh figs
150g fresh Medjoul dates
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground allspice
juice of 1 lemon
4 tbsp clear honey
crème fraîche or vanilla ice cream, to serve