Apician Spiced Dates Recipe

• 1 bot light-bodied red wine like Beaujolais
• 8 x medjool dates
• 16 whl almonds skin left on, lightly toasted
• 1/4 c. honey
• 1 Tbsp. whole black peppercorns
• 1 Tbsp. cloves
• 1 Tbsp. dry or possibly fresh-grated orange zest
• 4 whl allspice berries
• 22 x inch cinnamon sticks
• 1 x dry bay leaf
• 1/4 c. mascarpone cheese room temperature Coarse sea salt for serving.

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