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Date Syrup

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Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring water and dates to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. Add vanilla and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  3. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature. Place mixture in a blender with the cinnamon. Pulse until smooth and completely blended.