Date Syrup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb / 450 grams pitted dates / seeds removed (medjool, ajwa, barhi or similar)
• 1½ cup/ 360 ml water, hot boiling + ¼ to ½ cup or more as needed

Steps

1. Soak dates in boiling hot water for about 2 hours. If using a softer variety like medjol you can soak only for a while.
2. Mash the dates using a masher. Strain through a nut bag or a muslin cloth, placed over a strainer. Squeeze the pulp well to extract the juices.
3. Place the pulp back to the soaking bowl and add more water. Mash up and strain again.
4. Add this water to a heavy bottom pot. Bring it to a boil and reduce the heat.
5. Boil this until the mixture thickens and reaches a thick consistency. It will thicken further upon cooling.
6. When done it becomes glossy and thick. Cool and pour dates syrup to a clean air tight jar.
7. Refrigerate and use date syrup as required on your toasts, cakes, smoothies, ice creams and pancakes.