Keyword: Healthy, healthy sugar, natural sugar alternative
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 5 minutesminutes
Total Time: 15 minutesminutes
Equipment
small saucepan
small bowl
spatula
high speed blender
Ingredients
1cupboiling water
8ouncesMedjool dates (pitted)approx. 15 dates
Instructions
In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil.
Place pitted dates in a small bowl then pour hot water over.Stir dates then let sit for 5 minutes to soften.
Pour dates and water into the blender or food processor. Blend on high speed.Blend for 2-3 minutes (or until smooth) stopping to scrape the sides. Blend until smooth. Add more water if the thinner paste is desired.
Transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 months.