Crackers with Aged Cheddar and Date-Lemon Purée

Name: Crackers with Aged Cheddar and Date-Lemon Purée
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2/3 cup (150 ml) water; 5 oz (140 g) dates, pitted and chopped; 1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice; 5 oz (140 g) sharp cheddar cheese, sliced; 12 plain crackers (Melba Toast-style)

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Preparation 10 min
Cooking 5 min
Chilling 30 min
Servings 12

Vegetarian
Nut-free
Egg-free

Ingredients

- 2/3 cup (150 ml) water
- 5 oz (140 g) dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice
- 5 oz (140 g) sharp cheddar cheese, sliced
- 12 plain crackers (Melba Toast-style)

Preparation

- In a small pot, bring the water and dates to a boil. Simmer over medium heat until all of the water is absorbed, stirring a few times. Add the lemon juice. Mash the dates into a purée using a fork. Season with pepper. Let cool for 30 minutes.
- Spread the date mixture over the crackers. Garnish with a slice of cheddar and season with pepper. The date purée will keep for 1 week in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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