Photo :  Lior Lev Sercarz

Ingredients

• 1 cup date puree*

• 1/4 cup ruby port wine

• 2 medium granny smith apples, peeled, cored, 1/4 inch dice

• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted and salted cashews

• 1 Tbsp nigella seeds

• 1 Tbsp sesame seeds

• 1 Tbsp sherry vinegar

• 1 tsp ground sumac

• 1 tsp Aleppo chile flakes
  

*alternatively puree 1 cup pitted medjool dates with the sweet wine and however much water is necessary to blend (this also makes a great sandwich spread, cake filling, addition to stews, sauces, tagines, etc.)

Directions

In a mixing bowl combine all ingredients using a spatula and refrigerate until serving. Can be prepared up to 24 hours ahead of time.