the dates and apricot did a great job of adding sweetness to the dish, as well as the variety of texture. i was in five different plants with “experts” telling me how simple my product is to make – they all offered excellent samples then freaked on the cut. for those who are following the progress of my new book: good news! this may seem gross, but they are too expensive to buy everyday. thanks for the article, super helpful! •	peel and chop the apples into small pieces. 