How to Make Date Paste

5 from 6 votes

Learn how to make date paste, a natural sweetener that adds a rich caramel-like flavor to your recipes. Simply soak and blend your dates!

Course Tutorial

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Soaking Time 2

Total Time 2 10

Servings servings

Calories 35kcal

Author Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup medjool pitted dates
Warm water for soaking

Instructions

Place the pitted dates in a bowl and add enough warm water to cover them. Soak for 1 to 2 hours.
Drain the water from the dates. Place the drained dates in a blender or food processor and blend until you reach a smooth and creamy consistency like peanut butter. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a tablespoon of water at a time. Stop the blender or food processor occasionally to scrape down the sides.
Transfer the date paste to a clean, airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks.

Notes

Storage: Transfer the date paste to a clean, airtight container, pressing down on the paste to remove any air pockets. Store date paste in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks.

Tips:

Soak the dates well. For easy blending and smooth texture, make sure you soak the dates in warm water for a few hours.

Drain well. Draining the dates thoroughly is just as important as it is to soaking them. Drain dates well to prevent the paste from becoming too watery. You can always add more water but you can't remove it from the paste.

Scrape down the sides. Stop the blender or food processor occasionally to scrape down the sides to make sure you get a smooth texture throughout the mixture.

Adjust the consistency. If the date mixture is too thick, increase the water by a tablespoon at a time until you get the desired consistency.

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