How To Make Date Paste
Learn how to make date paste with just two ingredients! Elevate your baked goods and desserts with this delicious natural sweetener.
INGREDIENTS
- 14.1 ounce pitted Medjool dates
- ¾ cup water
INSTRUCTIONS
- Bring water to a boil, covering the dates.
- Soak dates in hot water for 10 minutes (quick version)
- Or soak the dates in room temperature water for 4 hours or overnight if preferred (longer version).
- When ready, blend dates with ¾ cup of water until smooth, adjusting the consistency.
- You can do it with a good blender/food processor or immersion blender (my preferred method)
- Transfer the mixture to a covered container. This recipe makes 1 + ¾ cup date paste.
NOTES
- Replace sugar with date paste - Maintain a 1:1 ratio, but be mindful, especially in baked goods, as it introduces both sweetness and moisture.
- Use enough dates to cover the blades for effective processing.
- To Store. In the fridge for up to 3 months in an airtight container.
- To Freeze. For 6 months. Portion into tablespoons in an ice-cube tray for easy use, maintaining a scoopable consistency even when frozen.
- To Make Ahead. Prepare in advance by soaking dates for up to two days (in the fridge) before blending.
ADD YOUR OWN PRIVATE NOTES
NUTRITION
Calories: 554kcalCarbohydrates: 150gProtein: 4gFat: 0.3gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 1391mgFiber: 13gSugar: 133gVitamin A: 298IUCalcium: 131mgIron: 2mg
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