Date Syrup

Date Syrup can be used like maple syrup and also to top olive oil couscous cake

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 1
• Yields: 1 3/4 cups

Ingredients

• 36  dates
• 2  cups water
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. dry 36 dates and chopping them in the blender.
2. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently for 1 hour.
4. Cool to room temperature, put in a blender and blend until smooth.
5. Store in refrigerator; heat slightly before using on anything you are serving hot.
6. Use Date Syrup just as you would use maple syrup on pancakes, waffles, French toast, ice cream.
7. It is higher in fiber and lower in calories than maple syrup or honey. Makes about 1 3/4 cups.