Homemade Date syrup (silan):
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
1 cup
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Calories
814 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern, Israeli
Homemade Date syrup (silan):
Description
Homemade Date Syrup (silan) starts with soaking pitted Medjool dates in boiling water, which softens the fruit and prepares it for blending. The mixture is blended until smooth, then strained through a nut bag or cheesecloth to extract a clear, sweet liquid. This liquid is boiled down until it reaches the thickness of honey, concentrating the rich, caramel-like flavors of the dates. The finished syrup, about one cup, can be stored in a sealed jar for later use.
The syrup's smooth yet slightly textured consistency carries the deep sweetness characteristic of ripe Medjool dates, providing a natural alternative to processed sugars. It can be used as a sweetener in baking, drizzled over oatmeal or yogurt, or incorporated into salad dressings or sauces.
Leftover date pulp from the straining process is not wasted; it can be added to smoothies, mixed into oatmeal, or used to enhance other baked goods such as date yule logs or Hamantaschen. The syrup will thicken further upon cooling, making it denser and richer for storage and use.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Medjool dates pitted
- 1 ½ - 2 cups water boiling hot
Instructions
- Soak Medjool dates in 1 cup of boiling hot water for at least 1 hour. Transfer to a blender or food processor and blend (it’s ok if some chunks remain). You may need to add a bit of water to the blender. Sieve date mixture through a nut bag or double cheesecloth placed over a strainer, getting as much liquid out as possible.
- Return date mixture to blender, add another cup of boiling hot water and blend again, and sieve through the nut bag or cheesecloth again. You should end up with about 1 ½ cups of date liquid.
- Transfer the date liquid to a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium and continue boiling, stirring often, until it reaches the consistency of honey. Remove from heat - you should end up with about 1 cup of date syrup.
- Transfer the date honey to a jar, and seal well.
Notes
- Save the leftover date pulp to incorporate in smoothies or oatmeal for added fiber and natural sweetness.
- Homemade date syrup thickens more as it cools; keep this in mind when judging final consistency.
- The syrup can be sealed in a jar and stored to use as a natural sweetener in various recipes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 814 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 814kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 220g | 73% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 2046mg | 44% |
| Fiber | 20g | 80% |
| Sugar | 195g | 390% |
| Vitamin A | 438IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 213mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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