Date molasses

Molasses is a thick syrup refined out of sugar cane juice. Dates can also be made into sugar, but the process is different and does not produce molasses as a byproduct, but date molasses exists. Date molasses is another term for date syrup, but since it has the dark consistency of sugar molasses, ...

This recipe takes time and commitment, as there is no hurrying the pastry, but the result is a tart that is sweet, sticky, crunchy and indulgent and the flavours of the walnuts and date molasses are ideal companions. Make sure the walnuts are not too old as they can taste stale or for an even better result, crack, shell and peel whole ones (warning – very time consuming). We find the easiest way to make this pastry is to use a food processor, but both methods are below.

A refreshing and floral Middle Eastern drink inspired from Lebanon, Jallab is made with date molasses,rose water and topped with pine nuts.

Molasses, made from date juice

Fresh Dates fruit, Medjool dates, Deglet Noor and nuts stuffed Gourmet dates. Offering combinations of nuts stuffed dates which are vegan & healthy snacks

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Iraq is a major producer of dates. Date syrup is canned and exported to all over the World. It is very nutritious natural sweetener. Iraqis use it in their cooking and baking. We usually purchase it in a jar from Middle Eastern grocery stores. You can make your own syrup too. Iraqis pour the syrup in a bowl and drizzle tahini over it and they call it (Rashi wa Dibis). They stir it and spread it on bread like peanut butter and jelly. It is served for breakfast and as a snack during the day or…

Date syrup is similar in taste and texture to molasses and is often referred to as Date Molasses. It's super simple to make at home!