Maraba Tamer (date Jam)

Total Time: 27 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 cups sugar
• 10 whole cloves
• 2 cups finely chopped dates
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup blanched almond, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped

Recipe

• 1 bring the water to a boil over medium heat.
• 2 add the sugar and cloves and, stirring all the time, bring the water to a boil again.
• 3 stir in the dates and turn the heat to low; then cook for about 10 minutes or until a paste is formed.
• 4 add the lemon juice, almonds and walnuts; then cook for a few more minutes.
• 5 remove and allow to cool; then store in a glass jar.