Make Date Syrup, a low-glycemic sweetener for teas and coffees, whether hot or cold!
And keep it handy for these goodies.
Ingredients:
12-14 large Medjool dates, pitted
Pure water just off the boil to partially cover
1 teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon (4-5) allspice berries
¼ teaspoon cloves
Method:
1. Pit all the dates and pack them one-layer deep in the bottom of a large heat-proof bowl. Pour enough boiling water over them to cover. Place a plate or large pot top over the bowl to keep the heat of the water as long as possible. Leave to rest for 2-3 hours, or longer is okay.
2. Meanwhile, grind the allspice berries and cloves together in a spice blender.
3. Transfer the dates to a blender or carafe of a stick blender. Pour the allspice-clove mixture and ground ginger into the already combined dates and water. Blend on high-speed to completely form a paste from the now softened dates and soaking water. Taste and adjust spices.
4. Spoon the date paste into a wide-mouth jar. Close tightly and store in the refrigerator about 3 weeks.
A Few of My Favorite Uses for Date Syrup or Date Paste:
Date Paste and Vegan Cream Cheese Spread
Date Paste Instead of Jam, on Toast or Waffles
Date Paste in Frosting on Cake
Date Paste Sweetener in Tea or Coffee
Date Paste Sweetener for Hot Chocolate
