Iraqi Date Sweetmeat (Holwah Tamar) (Gluten Free)

Time

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · 30 min total

Difficulty

easy

1. 1

   Chop dates roughly and place in a heavy pan with the ghee. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until dates soften, and are combined with the ghee.

2. 2

   Spread half the date mixture in a 9 in (23 cm) square pan. Sprinkle walnut pieces over the dates, pressing them in lightly. Place remaining date mixture on top, spreading it evenly.

3. 3

   Sprinkle evenly with toasted sesame seeds, pressing them on lightly. Leave until cool and cut into small squares or diamond shapes.

4. 4

   Store in a sealed container and serve as a sweetmeat.

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