Peppered Date Syrup
4
peopleServes
35
minutesPreparation Time
2
minCooking Time
Ingredients
- 6 whole Medjool dates, pitted and chopped (about ½ cup)
- 1/2 tsp McCormick Black Pepper Cracked
- 1 cup (250mL) boiling hot water
Directions
- Place dates and pepper in a bowl with boiling water, cover allowing to soak for 30 minutes or until dates have softened.
- Remove dates with a slotted spoon and place into the bowl of a food processor, reserving the water. While processor is running on high speed, gradually pour in ½ to ¾ cup of the reserved water. Cover blender completely. Blend 2 to 3 minutes on high speed or until smooth and the consistency of a syrup.
- Store syrup in tightly covered, clean container in refrigerator until ready to use.
Recipe Tip
For Vanilla Peppered Date Syrup: Add ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract to the boiling water for soaking the dates. Serve Peppered Date Syrup over ice cream, spiced cake, hot porridge or other hot grain cereal and yoghurt.
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