This is the Moroccan dessert that feels like a palate reset: bright citrus, soft dates, and perfume. Oranges are sliced into rounds, dates are cut thin so they melt against the fruit, and toasted almonds add a gentle crunch. A small drizzle of orange blossom water – always with a light hand – turns it from simple to unmistakably Moroccan. Cinnamon gives warmth, mint adds freshness, and honey is optional. Serve chilled after a rich meal and let it sing. Serve warm with bread and mint
| 4 oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds | |
| 10 dates, pitted and thinly sliced | |
| 2 tbsp toasted almonds, roughly chopped | |
| 1–2 tsp orange blossom water | |
| 1 tsp cinnamon | |
| Mint leaves | |
| Optional: 1 tbsp honey |
Fresh orange rounds and thin-sliced dates are finished with orange blossom water, cinnamon, toasted almonds, and mint. A light Moroccan dessert that feels fragrant and refreshing after heavier tagines and
| 1. | Layer oranges on a platter and tuck sliced dates between the citrus. |
| 2. | Drizzle orange blossom water (and honey if using). |
| 3. | Dust cinnamon lightly, scatter almonds and mint. |
| 4. | Chill 10 minutes if you want it sharper and colder. |
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