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Date Paste Recipe from Amy in the Kitchen

Date Paste

Amy Duska
Date paste is a delicious natural sweetener that you can use in baked goods, desserts and more!
5 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Blend Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 2 cups
Calories 29 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz. pitted Medjool dates about 18-20 dates
  • water see instructions

Instructions
 

  • Bring 4 cups of water to a simmer and remove the pot from the heat.
  • Place dates into a 4 cup glass measuring cup and cover with hot water. Let dates sit for 10 minutes to soften. Reserve 1.5 cups of the soaking liquid and drain the remaining water from the dates.
  • Place the dates and 1 cup of the reserved water into a high speed blender and blend until smooth. Add more water if you'd like a thinner consistency. Transfer to a glass container and cover.

Notes

  • To Store: Keep covered in the refrigerator up to 3 months.
Keyword date paste, natural sweetener alternatives