How do I make stuffed dates?

Rinse the dates, remove the pits and place a thin strip of marzipan in the cavity, so that half of the marzipan is visible. Then roll the dates in granulated sugar.

How long does it take, and how much do I get?

The recipe takes about 20 minutes and makes around 20 pieces.

Where does the recipe come from?

From Henriette Schønberg Erken's "Stor kokebok" from 1914, page 629, in the chapter on confections and marzipan.

Does the marzipan have to be completely hidden inside the dates?

No, according to the original recipe the marzipan strip should be placed so that half is visible – this gives the confection a decorative look.

Stuffed Dates

Name: Stuffed Dates
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 20 servings
Cuisine: Norwegian
Ingredients: 20 pcs dates (dried); 150 g marzipan paste; 50 g granulated sugar (for rolling)

Stuffed dates: dates are rinsed and pitted, filled with a strip of marzipan that is half visible, and rolled in granulated sugar.

Source: Henriette Schønberg Erken, Stor kokebok, 1914-utg. s. 629 (falt i det fri)

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About the dish

A simple confection of dried fruit and marzipan, common at Christmas and celebrations alongside the other marzipan treats in the chapter.

How to make it

1
Prepare the dates
Rinse the dates and remove the pits.
2
Fill
Place a thin strip of marzipan where the pit was, so that half of the marzipan is visible.
3
Sugar
Roll the dates in granulated sugar.

Changes from the original

Quantities are estimated, otherwise the method is unchanged in modern language.

Time machine – what changed?

Pick two editions and see what Henriette Schønberg Erken added, removed or changed between them.

From1914 1949 Modernised

To1914 1949 Modernised

Modernised → 1949 (proofread, p. 759)~84% of the text changedremovedadded

~~20 stk dadler (tørkede). 150 g marsipanmasse. 50 g krystallsukker (til vending). Skyll dadlene~~ Dadlene skylles, stenene uttas, og ~~ta ut steinene.. Legg~~ en tynn strimmel marsipan legges i ~~stedet for steinen, slik~~ stedet, såldes at ~~halvparten av marsipanen synes.. Vend dadlene~~ halvdelen vises. Vendes i ~~krystallsukker.~~ krystallisert sukker.

Note on Modernised

Mengder er anslått, ellers uendret framgangsmåte i moderne språk.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I make stuffed dates?: Rinse the dates, remove the pits and place a thin strip of marzipan in the cavity, so that half of the marzipan is visible. Then roll the dates in granulated sugar.
How long does it take, and how much do I get?: The recipe takes about 20 minutes and makes around 20 pieces.
Where does the recipe come from?: From Henriette Schønberg Erken's "Stor kokebok" from 1914, page 629, in the chapter on confections and marzipan.
Does the marzipan have to be completely hidden inside the dates?: No, according to the original recipe the marzipan strip should be placed so that half is visible – this gives the confection a decorative look.

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