Spicy Stuffed Mandarins

1. 1

   Wash mandarins, cover with water and simmer 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Drain and cool enough to handle.

3. 3

   Cut off 1/4-inch top of mandarin.

4. 4

   Put half of date in core of each mandarin.

5. 5

   Mix all ingredients and heat to boiling, stirring until sugar is dissolved.

6. 6

   Place mandarins in a baking dish.

7. 7

   Pour 1/2 teaspoon of syrup over date and mandarin flesh, replace top.

8. 8

   Cover mandarins with remaining syrup, bake for 20 minutes in 350u00b0 oven. Cool mandarins in syrup, drain before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.