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Date Syrup

By: Courtney Published: October 12, 2018 Leave a CommentUpdated on: October 26, 2018

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date syrup 2 ingredients in vitamix blender

Date Syrup is a vegan and natural sweetener made with just 2 ingredients in the Vitamix. Cook on the stove to thicken for date butter spread.

date syrup in a small mason jar with fresh dates on a marble board

We do not need refined sugar and these days there are PLENTY of options for healthy sugar substitutes and dates are one of our favorites! Dates are a healthier option and are made up of unrefined sugars. You can use them in smoothies, stirred into yogurt, baking, it’s even great in oatmeal instead of brown sugar.

how do you make date syrup?

There’s no reason to buy date syrup, it’s easy to make at home and only 2 ingredients, and ready in less than 5 minutes total.

date sugar ingredients = Medjool dates + water, that’s it!

dates and date seeds on a marble board

Remove the seeds from the dates and place them in your high-speed blender.

Cover the dates with hot water and allow to sit for 25-30 minutes. This is to allow the dates to soften and they will blend much easier.

dates soaking in a vitamix to make date syrup

Once the dates have sat you can blend, we blend in our Vitamix for 5 minutes.

puree date syrup in a vitamix blender

The mixture will be hot, allow to cool and pour into your desired container. We use a mason jar.

date syrup in a mason jar with dates on a marble slab

is date syrup better than sugar?

I’d rather give my family a whole food form of sugar than refined sugars. Like this caramel for example. My daughter loves dipping apples into a thickened date syrup and doesn’t know it isn’t caramel. Most people with allergies can safely enjoy, just make sure the dates aren’t processed with other ingredients.

When you cook this sauce on the stove it becomes a thick butter/spread and great for apples or pears.

dipping apple into date butter spread in a mason jar next to apple with whole dates on marble

Want more options for better sugars to use for your family?

our top picks for unrefined sugars (minimally processed) include:

  • dates
  • maple syrup
  • honey
  • date sugar
  • coconut palm sugar
  • sucanat
  • unsulphured molasses (aka blackstrap molasses)
  • raw agave nectar

date syrup in a mason jar with fresh dates on a marble board

recipe tips:

  • when not using a high-speed blender you may get some pieces of skin or bits and pieces here in the syrup. don’t worry, it’s still edible
  • save leftovers in the fridge for 3 days or up to a week if you add a preservative like lemon
  • thicken this recipe by cooking on the stove on high heat until boiling, then reduce the heat and cook on low until desired thickness
  • add in flavors – cinnamon and vanilla are our favorite additions
date syrup in a small mason jar with fresh dates on a marble board
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Date Syrup

Date Syrup is a natural sweetener made with just 2 ingredients in the Vitamix. Cook on the stove to thicken for date butter spread.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
soaking time: 25 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: date syrup
Servings: 8
Calories: 66kcal
Author: Courtney

Ingredients

  • 8 medjool dates
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  • Remove the seeds from the dates.
  • Soak the dates in 1 cup of hot water to soften for 25-30 minutes.
  • Once the dates become soft, place the dates and the water into a high-speed blender and blend for 3-5 minutes.
  • The date syrup will be HOT, allow to cool and place into your desired container.

Notes

  • when not using a high-speed blender you may get some pieces of skin or bits and pieces here in the syrup. don't worry, it's still edible
  • save leftovers in the fridge for 3 days or up to a week if you add a preservative like lemon
  • thicken this recipe by cooking on the stove on high heat until boiling, then reduce the heat and cook on low until desired thickness
  • add in flavors - cinnamon and vanilla are our favorite additions
If you're not using a high-speed blender you may get some pieces of skin or bits and pieces here and there, don't worry it's fine to eat.
Nutrition
Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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