The Kitchn - A New Natural Sweetener for Your Pantry: Date Syrup

Original post - The Kitchn  Dates are some of the oldest sweeteners in the world, providing deep, rich flavor to dishes both savory and sweet. We've explored cooking with whole dates anddate sugar, and lately I've been using more date syrup, too. It's all-natural, unrefined, vegan, and oh so luxurious.  Although some versions of date syrup might include water, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, or other spices, at its core the syrup can be made with nothing more than pureed dates.  It looks and pours like molasses and can be used much like you would molasses, honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar....

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