# Honey-Wine Soaked Dates These Wine Soaked Dates Bring Out the Fruit's Natural Sweetness By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-01-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-soaked-dates References: [latimes](https://www.latimes.com/recipe/honeyd-wine-soaked-dates)  This Honey’d Wine-Soaked Dates recipe brings out the complex sweetness of dates in a way that also makes the fruit juicier, plumper and more indulgent for snacking. With [honey and acidic natural wine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-wine-vinegar) to amplify the flavors of the fresh dates, this three-ingredient recipe elevates kitchen staples in a delicious way. The simple recipe calls for soaking the fresh dates in a small, airtight container for a few hours and as a result, a rich new snack is created that keeps for weeks at a time—since honey, with its high sugar content, is also a good natural preservative. This sweet soaked dates recipe works best with a neutral-flavored high-acid wine, and it also has the potential to revive [stale dates and reduce food waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-amazing-soft-dried-apricots) in the kitchen. Image Credit: Rebecca Peloquin ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wine-soaked Snacks:** The trend of soaking fruits and other snacks in wine is becoming popular to elevate flavors and create new snack options. - **Preserving with Honey:** Using honey as a natural preservative to extend the shelf life of food products is becoming a popular trend in the food industry. - **Reducing Food Waste Through Snacks:** Creating new snacks from stale or overripe ingredients is becoming a trend in the food industry, helping to reduce food waste and create new revenue streams. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore new product development using wine-soaked fruits and honey-based natural preservatives. - **Wine and Spirits:** The wine and spirits industry can market their products as ideal for use in creating wine-soaked snacks, inspiring consumers to try new flavor experiences. - **Sustainability:** The trend of reducing food waste through snack creation can inspire innovations in sustainability across industries, from reducing waste in agriculture to upcycling food products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Candy-Flavored Dates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-dates.md) - [Nutritious Snacking-Friendly Dates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/datekin.md) - [Seasonally Inspired Stuffed Dates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-dates-covered-in-chocolate.md) - [Chocolate-Dipped Dates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocodates.md) - [Wine-Infused Brownie Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brownie-cookie.md) - [Miniature Date Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-medjools.md) - [Candy-Coated Date Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-dates.md) - [Grab-and-Go Date Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myjool.md) - [Decadent Pistachio Dates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutruits-pistachio-fruit-bites.md)