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Date Syrup 2.0

Whole foods sweetener. Makes about 1.5 cups.

From The How Not to Age Cookbook

Ingredients

  • pitted dates
  • boiling water
  • lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a heatproof bowl, combine the dates and water, then set aside for 1 hour to allow the dates to soften.
  2. Transfer the dates and the soaking water to a high-powered blender.
  3. Add the lemon juice and process until smooth.
  4. If the mixture is too thick, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency.
  5. Transfer to a glass jar or other container with a tight-fitting lid.
  6. Store the syrup in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks or portion and freeze it for up to 3 months.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

  • Hesperidin
    From: Lemon

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

  • Aging
    Protects against · via Lemon
  • Dementia
    Protects against · via Hesperidin

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