Name: Date Jam Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 500g fresh dates, pitted and chopped; 200ml water; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 4 tbsp honey

Date Jam Recipe

Cicily Doucet Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Date Jam

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

500g fresh dates, pitted and chopped
200ml water
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 tbsp honey

Instructions

In a saucepan, combine the dates, water, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Cook the mixture for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the dates are soft and the mixture has thickened.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Return the mixture to the saucepan and stir in the honey. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and let cool completely. Transfer the date jam to sterilized jars and store in the refrigerator.