Name: Apple Stuffed Dates
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 12 medjool dates (pits removed); 1 green apple (diced); 1 tbsp pure maple syrup (avoid pancake syrup); 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 12 candied pecans (or roasted/raw pecans as alternatives); 1-2 tbsp almond butter (for drizzling)

Ingredients

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12 medjool dates (pits removed)
1 green apple (diced)
1 tbsp pure maple syrup (avoid pancake syrup)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
12 candied pecans (or roasted/raw pecans as alternatives)
1-2 tbsp almond butter (for drizzling)

Instructions

Start by sautéing the diced green apples over medium/low heat with cinnamon and maple syrup. Let them simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
Next, prepare the dates by slicing the tops without cutting all the way through. Remove the pits and arrange them on a plate.
Fill each date with 1 tbsp of sautéed apples, top with a candied pecan, drizzle with almond butter, and enjoy!