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Fresh dates will last for 1-3 months if kept in an airtight container and up to 6 months if� stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They can also be frozen. Pick good quality fruit, wash and remove the stones, then dry- pack whole in rigid containers leaving a head space of about 12mm/1/2-inch. Use within 6 months. � Semi dried dates often sold in boxes, will keep for several weeks if kept well wrapped in their containers. � Dried dates, will keep for several months if kept in an airtight container; longer if kept in the refrigerator. Dried dates should be firm but not hard. � Dates can also be purchased chopped and sugared or pitted and pressed into blocks. These types are usually cheaper and particularly� suitable for use in recipes where the dates are cooked. � Date Recipes� Below is a small selection of both savoury and sweet dishes using this delicious fruit. More date recipes can be found using the search form. � Happy Cooking! � � Date Appetisers RecipesBlue Cheese & Date Bites��� Veg�� CD�� PFC�� 15mins Bacon Wrapped Dates���� HT��� PFC��� 25mins Hot Spiced Dates��� Veg�� HT�� PFC�� 25mins � Date Main Course RecipesFruity Wensleydale Salad��� Veg�� CD�� MC�� 25mins Stuffed Cabbage��� Veg��� HT� MC�� 100mins Lamb stuffed with Dates�� HT� MC�� 120mins Chicken and Date Tagine�� HT�� MC�� Moroccan�� 130mins Date and Pineapple Stuffed Pork��� HT� MC�� 135mins � Date Desserts, Cakes and Bakes RecipesAlmond Pudding with Dates�� Veg�� HT�� Chinese�� DP� 15mins plus chilling Date and Cream Cheese Dessert���� Veg�� CD�� DP�� 25mins plus chilling Date Biscuits��� Veg�� CD�� CBF�� 30mins Ginger and Date Scones��� Veg�� CD� CBF�� 30mins Sticky Toffee Pudding��� Veg�� HT�� DP�� English�� 50mins plus soaking Upside Down Date Cake���� Veg�� HT�� DP�� 55mins Date and Cheese Bread��� Veg�� HT�� CD�� CBF�� 60mins plus proving Coffee Date cake���� Veg� CD�� CBF�� 65mins plus cooling Date and Walnut Loaf���� Veg�� CD� CBF�� 70mins plus proving � |
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