Fresh Dates Baked In Clay With Labne And Raw Honey

Serves: 5

Ashlynn O'Reilly

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

50

Sweetness

54

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 pinch

Salt

3 tbsps

Raw Honey

Directions:

1

Special equipment: Sieve and cheesecloth for making homemade labne For the labne: Line a sieve with cheesecloth

2

Mix together the yogurt and salt, and spoon into the cheesecloth

3

Wrap the edges of the cloth over the top of the yogurt, and put the sieve over a large bowl to collect all the whey that drips off

4

Place your contraption in the fridge and let it drain overnight

5

What's left on the top of the cheesecloth is labne! Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F

6

Divide the dates among individual clay serving dishes (alternatively, you can do this in one large clay or cast-iron pan, then simply divide the dates before serving)

7

Top the dates with the honey, making sure each date receives some nectar

8

Bake until caramelized, turning once, 35 to 40 minutes

9

Serve with a spoonful of labne and more honey, if desired

10

Special equipment: Sieve and cheesecloth for making homemade labne