Date Syrup
If you’re looking for a naturally sweet, caramel-like syrup to elevate your morning coffee or daily matcha’s (or any other drinks!), this homemade date syrup is about to become your new favorite staple! Made with Medjool dates, warm water, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt, it blends into a super smooth, rich syrup 🙂
Storing?
You can use this right away to sweeten coffee, matcha, or smoothies, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator to have on hand all week! It keeps beautifully and makes upgrading your morning drink effortless.
Why I Measure in Grams (and You Might Want To, Too)
If you’ve ever made the same recipe twice and gotten two totally different results, the measuring method is often the reason.
Professional bakeries almost always measure by weight, not volume. Measuring cups leave room for inconsistency—especially with ingredients that pack differently depending on how you scoop or pour them. A scale removes all of that guesswork.
One of the biggest offenders is sugar. Different sugars (and even the same sugar measured by different people) can vary wildly in volume, but 100 grams is always 100 grams. Measuring by weight gives you repeatable, bakery-consistent results and cuts down on extra dishes at the same time.
A food scale is one of the best (and most affordable) investments you can make for your kitchen if you love baking and want your recipes to turn out exactly the same every time.
Ingredients To Prepare
Before baking, take a few minutes to gather the ingredients below and to ensure that you don’t miss any steps!
Once you have all of the ingredients ready to go, you’re officially set up for Date Syrup success. I always recommend measuring everything out ahead of time so the process is smoother, and you can focus on making the smoothest & most flavorful syrup possible!
Date Syrup
Ingredients
- 8 medjool dates pitted
- 1/4 cup water warm
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Method
- Step 1: Soften the dates.
- Place pitted dates in a bowl and pour warm water over them. Let sit for 2–5 minutes to soften.
- Step 2: Blend.
- Add the dates with the soaking water to a blender. Add maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of warm water until it reaches a thick, pourable consistency.
- Step 3: Strain (optional).
- For extra smooth syrup, strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove any small bits.
- Store in the fridge for up to one week.
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