Date Syrup

Directions

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   1 c Date sugar* 2 c Water 1 ts Vanilla 1/4 ts Cinnamon *Date sugar may be purchased or made by drying 36 dates and chopping them in the blen

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   Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil

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   Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently for 1 hour

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   cool to room temperature, put in a blender and blend until smooth

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   Store in refrigerator

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   heat slightly before using on anything you are serving hot

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   Use Date Syrup just as you would use maple syrup on pancakes, waffles, French toast, ice cream, even chicken and fish! It is higher in fiber

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   Makes about 1 3/4 cups 2 tablespoons contain approx: Exchanges 1 1/4 fruit .5 gram of fiber 50 calories