Date Syrup

5 from 1 vote

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 30

Serving Size: 36 tablespoons

Author Puja Verma

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DESCRIPTION

This homemade date syrup is super easy-to-make with just dates and water! A much healthier alternative, than store-bought sweeteners filled with refined sugars. Also dates are packed with nutrients like fiber, potassium, and magnesium, so you can feel good about enjoying an extra drizzle or two! It pairs incredibly well with any breakfast or dessert.

INGREDIENTS

▢ 12 ounces Medjoola dates pitted
▢ 4 cups water

METHOD

Slice dates into halves.
Place them into a saucepan with water over medium heat. Once the liquid starts to bubble, then turn it down to a gentle simmer. Let it simmer for 10 minutes till the dates start to soften. You can use a potato masher to mash the soft and plump dates.
Strain the liquid from the mashed dates through a mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bowl. Use the backside of a spoon to press down on the dates to extract the most syrup.
Transfer the liquid back into the saucepan, and bring to a low simmer over medium heat. Then reduce the heat down to a gentle simmer to let the date thicken (this can take 20-25 minutes).
Once the date infused liquid starts to thicken and can lightly coat the back of a spoon, then remove from the heat. Allow it to cool down before transferring to an air-tight glass bottle or mason jar.
Note: It comes out to be about 6 ounces of date syrup; however amount can vary if you take more time to simmer for a thicker consistency.

NOTES

Choose Quality Dates: For the best flavor, texture, and sweetness, use fresh, plump Medjool dates. Avoid dates that are overly dry or have crystallized sugars on the surface.

Remove Pits Carefully: Before cooking, double-check that all pits are removed to prevent any hard bits from ending up in your final date syrup.

Use the Right Water Ratio: Using too much water can result in a thin, watery syrup, while too little water may cause the mixture to be too thick or even scorch during cooking. Stick to my water-to-date ratio to achieve the perfect syrup consistency.

NUTRITION

Course: Condiments

Cuisine: All, American

Keyword: date syrup, date syrup recipe