Sirop de Datte
Discover the rich, caramel-like sweetness of homemade **Sirop de Datte**, a natural date syrup that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Crafted from just two simple ingredients—dried dates and water—this recipe unlocks the pure, concentrated flavor of dates through gentle simmering and straining. Perfectly smooth and naturally gluten-free, this syrup is a wholesome alternative to processed sugars and can be used to enhance your favorite desserts, beverages, or breakfast dishes like pancakes and yogurt bowls. With a short prep time of 10 minutes and minimal effort, this Middle Eastern-inspired sweetener is ready to elevate your kitchen creations while offering a boost of nutrients and natural energy. Ideal for vegan and refined sugar-free lifestyles, Sirop de Datte is a pantry staple you’ll come back to again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Dried dates
- 750 milliliters Water
Instructions
Begin by roughly chopping the dried dates to help them soften faster during cooking.
Place the chopped dates in a medium saucepan and pour in the water.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
After 30 minutes, the dates should be very soft and have absorbed a lot of the water. Remove the saucepan from heat.
Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then transfer it to a blender or food processor. Blend until you achieve a smooth paste-like consistency.
Set a fine mesh strainer or a cheesecloth over a bowl and pour the blended date mixture into it.
Press the mixture through the strainer using a spoon or spatula to extract as much liquid as possible. This is your date syrup.
Transfer the syrup back to the saucepan and return it to the stove over low heat. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the syrup has thickened to your desired consistency.
Let the sirop de datte cool completely before transferring it to a clean, dry glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
Store the date syrup in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks. Enjoy as a natural sweetener in various dishes or beverages.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1375 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 23 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 375.0 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.3 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 333.3 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 358 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 3333 mg | 71% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
