Makrut[ Maltese Date Tarts

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   Filling:

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   one package of pitted dates

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   1/4 tsp.cloves,1/4 tsp.nutmeg

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   Salad oil to cover dates in saucepan

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   Place CHOPPED dates in saucepan with salad oil to cover the dates. Over LOW heat,

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   keep mashing the dates, adding

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   1/4 cup hot water to help soften dates, then add the spices keep mashing and stirring slowly, till dates & spices are mixed & soft enough to spread[like a thick paste[

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   Pre-heat oven @ 450 degrees.

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   Roll out the dough to the thickness & length as indicated in pie-crust dough:

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    When date mixture is spread out on pie-crust, fold crust mixture

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    slice in angle, seal dough with alitte water & fork.

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    Place tarts on sligthly greased

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    cooking sheet, place in pre-heated oven fork 10 minutes, then REDUCE oven heat to 350 degarees, for 20-25 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

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