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Date Paste Recipe

Easy homemade date paste made with just dates and water. It's a great way to add natural sweetener when baking or enjoying as a treat or snack.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: condiment
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Vegan
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 26 tablespoons
Author: Rena Awada

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Medjool dates 2 cups tightly packed, or about 20-24 dates, pits removed
  • 1/4 cup water or 1/2 cup depending on the thickness you prefer

Instructions

  • Start by removing all the seeds from the dates.
    removing the seeds from the date.
  • Add the pitted 1 pound Medjool dates to a food processor fitted with an "s" blade.
    pitted dates added to food processor.
  • Add 1/4 cup water and process until a smooth and paste-like texture is formed.
    water being added to the dates in the food processor.
  • Stop every 1-2 minutes to scrape down the dates from the side and blend again until you reach a desired smooth texture.
    scraping down the date paste in the food processor.
  • If the date paste is still too thick, add one tablespoon at a time of the remaining water and process again until you reach your desired consistency.
    blended date paste in the food processor.
  • Store the date paste in an airtight container or glass jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks and use as needed.
    date paste being store in a jar.

Notes

You may use a high-speed blender, or food processor, or using hand and fork to make date paste.
Soaking method:
If your dates are not soft and are on the hard dry side, we recommend soaking your pitted dates in 2 cups of boiling water for 30-60 minutes. Drain the water, set it on the side, and blend or process until a paste is formed. If the paste is too thick to your liking, add some of the reserved water you soaked the dates in 1-2 tablespoons at a time, and blend until you reach the desired consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablepoon | Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 0.3mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.2mg