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Title: "Lemon-Date Couscous Cake
Categories: Lowfat Cake
Yield: 4 Servings
| CAKE | ||
| 5 | c | Plus |
| 1 | tb | Unsweetened apple juice |
| 1 | c | Chopped dates (Medjool are |
| Good) | ||
| pn | Salt | |
| 2 | c | Uncooked whole-grain |
| Couscous | ||
| Finely grated zest of one | ||
| Lemon (or to taste) | ||
| TOPPING | ||
| 3/4 | c | Unsweetened apple juice |
| 1/4 | c | Lemon juice |
| 2 | tb | Maple syrup |
| 1 | tb | Kudzu or arrowroot powder |
| Dissolved in 1 T. apple | ||
| Juice | ||
CAKE:
In a large saucepan, heat apple juice to boiling. Add dates and salt. Cover, reduce heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
While dates are simmering, heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium- low heat. Add couscous and cook 5-10 minutes, until lightly toasted. Stir as necessary.
Gradually add toasted couscous to simmering apple juice and dates, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, until mixture thickens. Stir in lemon zest and remove from heat.
Rinse a 10-inch round or 9-inch square glass or ceramic baking pan with water. Shake out excess water, do not dry. Spread couscous mixture evenly in pan. Set aside to cool.
TOPPING:
In a small saucepan, whisk apple juice and maple syrup. Heat just to simmer and add dissolved kudzu, whisking constantly. Cook briefly, whisking until thick. Spread on cooled couscous.
Makes 9-12 servings at least." Date: Mon, 14 Feb 94 16:35:52 CST From: Becky.Myton%PAR%VH@topnet.uwsa.edu
Converted to MM format by Dale & Gail Shipp, Columbia Md.
From: Dale Shipp Date: 07-30-98 (20:18) The Once And Future Legend (1) Cooking
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