Suggested Wines

  • Moscato (Semi-Sweet White)
  • Lakeshore Demi Sec (Semi-Dry White)

This inventive dessert recipe was featured as the 4th course during the 2015 New Release Wine & Food Pairings.

Ingredients

  • 1 & 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1 cup slivered almonds, chopped

Directions

  1. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside. Beat eggs in a large bowl until thick. Beat in honey and almond extract.
  2. Gradually add dry ingredients blending well. Stir in dates and almonds. Spread evenly in a greased 9×13 baking pan.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until golden on top. Cool about 5 minutes and then cut into bars.