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Amlou is a Moroccan almond paste made with argan oil and honey. It is incredibly nutritious, as argan oil is rich in vitamins A and E. It is known to be a powerful aphrodisiac. Usually it requires much more argan oil, but we made ours more of a confection heavy on the honey, with only an accent of argan. You can buy argan oil through Alili Morocco, but you could also substitute olive oil, walnut oil, or another nut oil that you fancy.

1 cup raw almonds
½ cup raw honey
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon argan oil

Grind the nuts to a fine powder in a food processor. Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in the honey. Add the cinnamon and oil, and stir again. Store at room temperature or in the fridge in a clean jar.

How to serve: We love this stuffed inside halved and pitted plums. The slight tang of the plums is perfect for the rich sweetness of the amlou.
You can also spread it on bread or crackers as a condiment, or stuff dates with it, as in our Movie Dates.