How to Make Date Molasses (4 Steps)
Molasses is a thick syrup refined out of sugar cane juice. Dates can also be made into sugar, but the process is different and does not produce molasses as a byproduct, but date molasses exists. Date molasses is another term for date syrup, but since it has the dark consistency of sugar molasses, the name stuck. It is a frequently used sweetener in Middle Eastern recipes, but instead of searching markets for it, make you own at home from dried dates.
Things You'll Need
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1 cup water
- Food processor
Instructions
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Bring the pitted dates and water to a boil in a saucepan.
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Cook the dates for five to 10 minutes or until soft and plumped.
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Remove the mixture from the heat to cool slightly for one minute.
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Transfer the date mixture to a food processor and puree until a thick syrup forms.
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