Dates in Spiced Wine

Elevate your dessert game with this sophisticated recipe for *Dates in Spiced Wine*, a luscious blend of tender, sweet dates simmered to perfection in a deeply aromatic bath of red wine, honey, and warming spices like cinnamon, star anise, and cloves. Accented with a hint of orange zest and vanilla extract, this dessert strikes the perfect balance between rich flavors and natural sweetness. Ideal for dinner parties or a cozy night in, this dish can be served warm or at room temperature, with optional garnishes like toasted almonds and a dollop of whipped cream or mascarpone for an added touch of luxury. Easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, it’s a stunning combination of rustic charm and gourmet indulgence that’s sure to impress. Perfect for lovers of spiced wine, festive flavors, and Mediterranean-inspired desserts!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 ml Red wine
• 200 g Fresh dates
• 1 strip Orange zest
• 1 Cinnamon stick
• 4 Whole cloves
• 1 Star anise
• 3 tbsp Honey
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 100 ml Water
• 25 g Almonds (optional, for garnish)
• 2 tbsp Whipped cream or mascarpone (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Pit the dates if necessary and set them aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the red wine, water, cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise, orange zest, and honey.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir gently to dissolve the honey.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes to allow the spices to infuse into the liquid.

Step 5

Add the dates to the simmering spiced wine and cook for an additional 5–7 minutes, or until the dates are plump and tender.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 7

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the dates into serving bowls. Discard the whole spices and orange zest from the remaining liquid.

Step 8

Reduce the spiced wine sauce slightly if desired by simmering for an additional 3–5 minutes until it thickens into a syrup-like consistency.

Step 9

Drizzle the spiced wine reduction over the dates.

Step 10

Garnish with toasted almonds if using, and serve with a dollop of whipped cream or mascarpone for extra indulgence.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(931.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1434.6

Total Fat 20.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 16mg	0%
Sodium 55.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 233.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.1g	0%
Total Sugars 184.4g
Protein 11.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 377.7mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 2476.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 15.6%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 80.5%