Dates Poached In Spiced Wine Spooned Over Fresh Ricotta

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   Place dates and wine in a small sauce pan. Make a small pouch for the spices. I usually put them in a coffee filter and then fold it over and staple the edges close. Add pouch to the dates and wine and heat over medium heat until gently simmering for ~12 minutes.

2. 2

   Remove dates from wine using a slotted spoon and place in a small serving bowl.

3. 3

   Raise heat to medium/high and begin to reduce the wine. When you reach ~2/3 cup, add sugar and stir to dissolve. Continue reducing until wine has become syrupying and thickens on the back of a spoon (~20 minutes).

4. 4

   Squeeze spice pouch and discard. Pour syrup over dates and stir gently to incorporate.

5. 5

   Spoon ~1/3 cup fresh ricotta into four small dishes and then spoon 4-5 dates plus syrup on top of the ricotta to serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.