Date paste is a naturally sweet paste that is rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals and made from healthy, whole-food dates! Use date paste to sweeten desserts, baked goods, smoothies, and more!
Prep Time4 minutesmins
Cook Time12 minutesmins
Servings: 1.5cups
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Ingredients
2cupsdates Be sure to use dates without the pits.
3/4cupwater
Instructions
Place pitted dates in medium saucepan. Add water.
Cover and bring to boil over medium high heat.
Remove from heat and allow to sit covered for 10 minutes.
Transfer dates and liquid to a food processor or heavy-duty blender and blend until smooth.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for 3 months.
Notes
The final color of your date paste depends upon what type of date you use. Dates come in varying shades – from golden-colored to dark brown.
How sweet your date paste is depends upon what type of date you use.
This recipe makes a thick date paste because most recipes that one would use date paste for work better with a thick paste. However, if a thinner date paste is desired, simply add additional water until desired consistency is reached.