Ham Skewers with Dates

Ingredients

• 12 dates (pitted)
• 200 ml orange juice
• 24 peeled almond kernels
• 12 slices of raw ham (e.g., Black Forest or Parma)
• 1 tbsp rosemary needles
• 2 tbsp chives spirals
• 4 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. 1.

   Soak the dates in orange juice for about 30 minutes.

2. 2.

   Preheat the oven to 200°C with upper and lower heat. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove the dates from the liquid, fill each with two almonds, wrap with a slice of ham, and secure with a toothpick. Arrange on the sheet and bake for about 10 minutes until the ham is crisp.

3. 3.

   Remove and arrange on a platter. Sprinkle with rosemary and chives, drizzle with olive oil, and serve with crackers.