Date Syrup

Name: Date Syrup
Total time: 2 h
Ingredients: 3 cups (360 ml) water; 1 cup (120 ml) Medjool dates, seeds removed

Date syrup is a syrup used in various foods and drinks, both alcoholic and nonalcoholic. This recipe originates from Unicorns in the Kitchen.

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Ingredients

Date syrup is a syrup used in various foods and drinks, both alcoholic and nonalcoholic. This recipe originates from Unicorns in the Kitchen.

1

Bring the water to a boil, and pour it over the dates in a heat-proof bowl.
2

Let the dates soak for around half an hour.
3

Use a blender to purée the date-water mixture.
4

Transfer the mixture to a pot, and simmer over medium heat for 1 hour.
5

Remove the mixture from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
6

Strain the mixture through several layers of cheesecloth or a nut milk bag.
7

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).
8

Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

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