Date Syrup
Submitted by SimplyRaw on June 9, 2008 - 12:44pm
This was posted on vegsorce.com by silverfire. I have added the vanilla and cinnamon to it.
For those looking to substitute the use of agave and/or maple syrup.
I was not aware of how much we are effecting the bat population by our
use of agave, until recently. It is the main food source for nectar bats.
Victoria J. has posted a thread about Agave Nectar and Bat Populations.
11 reponses to "Date Syrup"
1. yay, I've been wanting an
yay, I've been wanting an alternative to agave & maple syrup for ages! will try it ASAP!
Just wondering.. do you soak the dates in the cup of water then mash/blend the two together OR do you drain off the soak water and then add a cup of water then mash/blend ????
2.
*whyonlytwice* - I have kept mine in the
refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. It might
possibly keep for a week...not sure.
Are batch has not stayed around long
enough for a week. It does change color
after three days, but still tastes great.
3.
How long would you say date syrup will last in the fridge? A week or so?
Thanks!
4.
I made this last night to dip my apple slices in. It was sooooo good and totally cured my sweet tooth, which is a miracle within itself! It does taste like caramel to me. I used a little less water so that it would come out a little thicker and added a tad bit extra vanilla (because I can't get enough).
5.
Thanks for the caramel comments everyone!
6.
Oh! By the way, I have tried a couple of other caramel sauces.
If you are looking for a caramel sauce, I have to say this is
the best one I have tried. You could probably had a nut butter
like some other caramel sauces call for, but the dates and water
was all that we needed. No need for maple syrup either.
For us, this has been by far, the best caramel sauce we have come across.
LOL! :)
7.
Vibrance - It does have a caramel taste to it. We had it this morning over our peaches. (The thick version, without the vanilla and cinnamon). I will post a picture later today. It was truly Delicious!!! I have been wanting to make some raw
scones, this would make an awesome spread. Or spread on carrot cake.
My daughter is saving some to eat with apples this afternoon.
Add the cinnamon and vanilla for a different version.
(some people say the cinnamon kinda gives it a butterscotch taste)
So many things you could do with date syrup/paste.
Date/Water
Date/Water/Vanilla/Cinnamon
Date/Water/Cacao Powder
Wish I would have had some ice cream to go with peaches and Date syrup
this morning. Next time. I can't wait. I bet that will be the bomb!
Definitely, try the date and water recipe first.
1 cup pitted dates
1 cup water
Blended in blender.
So Simple, So Delicious!
8.
if you add salt to date syrup you get caramel sauce!
i just put the dates in the blender with water and blend. It is the best and only truly raw sweetner!!
9.
vibrance, i too had this craving a while back. Check the recipes for Perfect Raw Caramel dip. Also Yanna has one with brazil nuts if you check that profile. I ate mine every day for a week--went through 4-6 granny smiths a day! LOL
10.
Does this taste like caramel sauce? I've been looking for a recipe for raw caramel sauce!
11.
Awesome idea. I've got tons of dates that I can now use!!