Date Syrup
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 55 mins
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Servings
1 cup
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Calories
1256 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Date Syrup
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Learn how to make Date Syrup aka date honey, step by step with this easy recipe. Date syrup is a natural sweetener made with only one ingredient plus water. A healthy liquid sweetener that's a great sugar alternative, so rich and delicious you'll be pouring it over oatmeal, pancakes, ice cream and more.
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces dried pitted dates (Medjol or Deglet Nour)
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Place dates in a large colander and rinse them with hot tap water to remove any impurities. Next, chop the dates roughly.
- Add the chopped dates and the 4 cups of water to a large pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered for 1 hour (see notes). Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool completely.
- Line a sieve with cheesecloth, muslin cloth or a nut bag and place it over a large bowl.
- Pour the date/water mixture through the sieve and squeeze the pulp to remove as much excess liquid as possible. Depending on the size of your cloth, you may need to do this in batches.
- Pour the date liquid into a saucepan, (you should have about 2 cups) and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered until the mixture reduces by half, about 35 minutes. The mixture is ready when the syrup is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Cool slightly and transfer to an air tight container or jar.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to a month.
Notes
- Medjol dates are softer than other varieties and don’t require simmering for more than 1 hour. Other varieties such as Deglet Nour, can be simmered for up to 2 hours if time permits.
- The syrup will continue to thicken as it cools.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1256kcal
(63%)
Carbohydrates
340g
(113%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Sodium
52mg
(2%)
Potassium
3157mg
(90%)
Fiber
30g
(120%)
Sugar
302g
(604%)
Vitamin A
676IU
(14%)
Calcium
319mg
(32%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1256 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1256kcal | 63% |
| Carbohydrates | 340g | 113% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 3157mg | 67% |
| Fiber | 30g | 120% |
| Sugar | 302g | 604% |
| Vitamin A | 676IU | 14% |
| Calcium | 319mg | 32% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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