Sweet Dukkah
The ultimate fall breakfast and dessert topping! This Sweet Dukkah combines roasted pecans, sesame seeds, and almond flour with date sugar and warming spices. Simply roast, crush, and mix for a crunchy topping you can sprinkle over yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes, and desserts.
Dukkah is a traditional Egyptian blend of nuts, seeds, and spices, usually enjoyed as a savory seasoning. Its name comes from the Arabic word dakka, meaning “to pound,” which describes how it’s made. The ingredients are roasted until fragrant, then crushed with a mortar and pestle or food processor into a coarse, crunchy mixture. This sweet take
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Sweet Dukkah
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup pecans
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- 2 tbsp date sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and roast for 5 minutes.3/4 cup pecans
- Add the sesame seeds and almond flour, stir, and roast for another 3-4 minutes, until lightly golden and fragrant. Watch closely toward the end to prevent burning.2 tbsp sesame seeds, 2 tbsp almond flour
- Let cool completely, then finely chop the pecans by hand using a knife or briefly pulse the roasted mixture in a food processor or blender. Keep some texture.
- Let the roasted mixture cool completely before adding the sugar and spices. Mix in the date sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and sea salt.2 tbsp date sugar, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/4 tsp ground allspice, 1 pinch sea salt
- Store in an airtight jar in a cool, dry place.
Notes
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Ingredients and substitutions
- Pecans: Give the mixture a buttery, nutty flavor. Walnuts, cashews, macadamia nuts or hazelnuts also work.
- Sesame seeds: Add small pockets of crunch. Use hulled white sesame seeds. You can also use hemp seeds.
- Ground almonds: Add a finer texture alongside the chopped pecans. Chopped almonds work too.
- Date sugar: Sweetens the blend but you also omit it for a sugar-free dukkah. Substitute coconut sugar or brown sugar if preferred, although brown sugar may cause some clumping.
- Spices: Cinnamon this sweet dukkah its main spice flavor while nutmeg and allspice add extra warmth. You can also add ground cloves or cardamom.
- Salt: A pinch balances the sweetness.
How to use Sweet Dukkah
Breakfast: Sprinkle sweet dukkah over Greek yogurt or warm oatmeal for an easy breakfast topping. Try it over pancakes, waffles, or French toast.
Dessert: It’s especially delicious with stewed apples and pears. For a simple dessert, top warm baked fruit with yogurt and a generous sprinkle of sweet dukkah. You can also use it to finish ice cream and rice pudding.
Homemade gift: Dukkah makes a thoghtful Christmas food gift, hostess gift, or small thank-you. Tie each jar with ribbon and add a label with the date made, storage instructions, and a few serving ideas. Include an allergy note for pecans, almonds, and sesame seeds.