Date-Topped Semolina Bites
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 20 min
Servings: 12
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
- 2 tbsp Filippo Berio Extra Light Olive Oil
- 2 finely chopped shallots
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 1½ cups pitted dates
- ½ cup golden raisins
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Semolina crackers or a cracker of your choice, for serving
RECIPE DIRECTIONS
- In a 10-inch skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring often, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the fennel seeds continue cooking for 1 minute. Add the dates, raisins, vinegar, 1/2 cup water, and brown sugar and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature before serving.
- To serve, top the crackers with a spoonful of the date mixture.