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  • gourmet DATE butter paste

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    gourmet DATE butter paste
    Servings: 5
    by Foodessa
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    Citrus, Rum and Vanilla round out the sweetness of plump date fruits. This smooth, buttery Date paste blends well into cookies as well as square bars etc. Note: This date paste recipe makes a large quantity. It uses a combination of pitted Medjool dates along with pressed dates. For a detailed post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2015/11/gourmet-date-butter-paste-used-in-2.html

    Ingredients

    • . > (mostly American measures) <
    • . 2 lb. (907g) Medjool dates, pitted [4 cups (~10-12 dates)/ cup]
    • . 1/2 cup organic, granulated sugar
    • . 1/2 cup frozen orange concentrate
    • . 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
    • . 2 cups water
    • . 2 tsps. pure vanilla extract
    • . 1 Tbsp. dark Rum (optional)
    • . 1 pkg. (17.6oz./ 500g) pressed dates

    Directions

    1. . In a medium saucepan, soak for 30 minutes, all the ingredients except for the vanilla and Rum.
    2. . On MED-HIGH, while frequently stirring, bring the mix to a boil and then immediately lower the heat to MED-LOW and simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken. Add the vanilla and Rum.
    3. . Remove from the heat and set aside to cool for about 30 minutes before adding in the pressed dates package. Break it up and combine.
    4. . Later, place the mix into a blender to smoothen. Pour it into a bowl and cool completely. This paste freezes well.
    5. . Flavourful wishes from Claudia's kitchen...FOODESSA.com

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