Stoned dates stuffed with marzipan and presented in tiny paper cases. A Christmas treat. Known at least since 'Home-made Sweetmeats, Jams, Marmalades, Wines, Etc' by Mrs. H. M. Young, 1902. Image: 'MOs810' Original Receipt in the 'Taunton Courier, and Western Advertiser' - Wednesday 21 January 1931 MARZIPAN DATES. Remove the stones from some dates, and fill in the centres with a little of the almond paste rolled into an oblong shape. Press together again, and roll in icing sugar. Leicester Evening Mail - Monday 07 November 1938, p8 |
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