Maltese walnut and dates pie
Serves 8
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A great pie to celebrate St Martin's feast in November
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- 1 baked blind pastry case, 20cm diameter
- 400g stoned dates
- 4 tablespoons Anisette
- 100g shelled and chopped walnuts
- rind of 1 tangerine, finely chopped
extra walnuts for decorating
- extra walnuts for decorating
Method
step 1
Chop the dates in small pieces and put in a saucepan.step 2
Add 3 tablespoons water and put on a moderate heat, till they start melting. You have to be very careful, because the dates should not melt completely.step 3
Lower heat. Add the walnuts, Anisette and finely chopped rind of 1 tangerine. Blend well.step 4
Remove from heat and put in a bowl and put aside to cool.step 5
When completely cold, fill the pastry case with this filling. Smooth the top.step 6
Decorate with the extra walnuts.
