Fresh and Delicious Date Syrup

You can use this Date Syrup in any recipe that calls for a liquid sweetener, such as honey, maple syrup or agave nectar.

3 cups soft fresh dates
enough water to cover
1/4 t vanilla extract


Place your water and dates in a medium narrow pan. Bring to a boil. Let it boil for 5 minutes then lower heat and simmer for 30-60 minutes. If your dates are soft and fresh it should be closer to the 30 minute time, if they are hard you will probably need to simmer for 60 minutes. The dates should be very soft and mushy when done.

Let the mixture cool. Once cooled pour into a blender and add vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is very smooth. If your blender is unable to make it completely smooth you will want to strain it through a mesh strainer.

It is now ready to enjoy. Store in a covered jar in the refrigerator.

You can experiment with different flavored extracts or none at all if you like. I like to add a bit more vanilla and some cinnamon to use to top pancakes. : )