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Mexican Poached Dates
A sweet and unique Mexican dessert featuring poached dates. The chewy texture of the dates is enhanced by the spicy flavors of the Mexican spices.
⏱25 min🍽4 servings📊easy
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Ingredients
- ●12 dates
- ●4 cups water
- ●1 cup sugar
- ●1 tsp vanilla extract
- ●1 tsp cinnamon
- ●1/4 tsp ground cloves
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Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon and ground cloves in a saucepan.
- 2
Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the dates to the saucepan and poach for 10-12 minutes, or until they are tender.
- 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the dates cool in the liquid for 10 minutes.
- 5
Serve the poached dates warm or at room temperature.