Medjool Dates Recipe
Honey Ricotta / Bacon-Onion Jam / Mint / Peruvian Pepper Sauce / Apple Gastrique
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Ingredients
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Filling
Bacon-Onion Jam
Garnishes
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Bacon-Onion Jam
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook until caramelized. Stir in brown sugar and balsamic vinegar, and cook until thickened. Chop the bacon and mix it back in. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Ricotta Filling
In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese and honey until well combined.
- 3
Stuff the Dates
Carefully make a slit down each Medjool date and remove the pit. Stuff each date with the honey ricotta mixture.
Assembly
- 4
Plate the Dish
Arrange the stuffed dates on a serving platter. Top each with a spoonful of bacon-onion jam. Drizzle with Peruvian pepper sauce and apple gastrique. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
