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Silan / Date Molasses

A sweet condiment made from dates, perfect for drizzling over desserts or adding to savory dishes.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 50 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 kg Dates pitted
  • 8 cups Water

Instructions 

  1. 1. Place the dates in a large pot and cover with water.
  2. 2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about an hour, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3. Strain the mixture through a strainer lined with cheesecloth, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible.
  4. 4. Return the liquid to the pot and simmer until thickened to a syrupy consistency, about 30-40 minutes.
  5. 5. Let cool, then transfer to a storage jar.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.5g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Keywords

Date Molasses, Silan, Sweet Condiment
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