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Date Syrup
Date syrup is a syrup used in various foods and drinks, both alcoholic and nonalcoholic. This recipe originates from Unicorns in the Kitchen.
Ingredients
- water, 360 ml3 cup
- medjool dates, 120 ml; seeds removed1 cup
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 8 steps
Bring the water to a boil, and pour it over the dates in a heat-proof bowl.
Let the dates soak for around half an hour.
Use a blender to purée the date-water mixture.
Transfer the mixture to a pot, and simmer over medium heat for 1 hour.
Remove the mixture from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
Strain the mixture through several layers of cheesecloth or a nut milk bag.
Return the strained liquid to a pot, and simmer until it reaches your desired syrup consistency. Keep in mind that it will thicken after cooling—if you have a thermometer, you can use it to monitor the sugar concentration, aiming for somewhere between 104–113°C (219–235°F).
Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
Region evidence: no stated origin (basic dish)
