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Date Syrup

Rich, homemade date syrup with a deep caramel flavor, made from pitted dates, water, and optional lemon juice, perfect for breakfast and desserts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup pitted dates
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Blender or food processor
  • Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
  • Jar or bottle for storage

Method
 

  1. Rinse the pitted dates under warm water to remove any residual sugars.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed dates and 1 cup water.
  3. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes until the dates are soft.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  5. Place a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth over a bowl and pour the blended mixture through, pressing firmly to extract all the liquid.
  6. Taste the syrup and stir in lemon juice if desired to balance the sweetness.
  7. Allow the syrup to cool completely, then transfer it to a jar and seal tightly.
  8. Store the date syrup in the refrigerator for up to one month.

Notes

For a thicker syrup, simmer a bit longer and reduce the liquid further before blending.