Iraqi Date Sweetmeat (Holwah Tamar) (Gluten Free)

Ingredients

• 1 lb dates, dried & pitted
• 1/4 cup ghee
• 2 cups walnut pieces
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

1. 1

   Chop dates roughly and place in a heavy pan with the ghee.

2. 2

   Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until dates soften, and are combined with the ghee.

3. 3

   spread half the date mixture in a 9 in (23 cm) square pan.

4. 4

   Sprinkle walnut pieces over the dates, pressing them in lightly. Place remaining date mixture on top, spreading it evenly.

5. 5

   Sprinkle evenly with toasted sesame seeds, pressing them on lightly.

6. 6

   Leave until cool and cut into small squares or diamond shapes.

7. 7

   Store in a sealed container and serve as a sweetmeat.