Date Syrup

A delicious alternative to maple syrup

Authored by: Polly Pitchford, Full Spectrum Health

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  • Cooking Time: Under 30 minutes
  • Serves: 12
  • Suitable Diets: Raw Foods, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
  • 1 cup water

Directions

Combine dates and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, cover and turn down heat and simmer 20 minutes. Add vanilla and simmer 1 minute more. Cool mixture slightly and pour into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add more water if necessary for a syrupy consistency.