Source: Peninsula Daily News, 3/31/93

Yield: 8 servings

• 1/2 lb. pitted dates
• 1/4 lb. raisins
• 4 dried figs
• 1 1/2 c. Sweet wine
• 1/4 lb. walnuts
• 1/4 lb. almonds
• 2 Tbsp. Sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. cardomom

Place fruits in food processor or blender. Finely chop. Add 1/2 cup of the wine. Mix again, at low speed. Add remaining ingredients and mix at low speed until nearly smooth. Refrigerate.