Homemade Date Paste
Date paste is the perfect sweetener for sauces, baked goods, treats or even spreading on toast. With just simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of this versatile and healthy sweetener in no time!
ingredients
- Medjool dates (1 cup of packed dates makes about 3/4 cup of date paste)
- Boiling water
Instructions
- If your dates aren’t already pitted, slice each date open and remove the pit.
- Place the pitted dates in a bowl and cover them with boiling water. Let soak for about 10-15 minutes.
- Drain, transfer the dates to a bowl and use a hand blender (or any other) to blend into a paste.
- Transfer the date paste to an airtight container.
Notes
- Refrigeration – Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
- Freezing – Freeze in small portions (like in an ice cube tray) for easy use. Defrost as needed.
- Room Temperature – If using within a few days, it can stay at room temperature, but refrigeration is best for freshness.