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Simple Date Spread

Quick, easy to make, and delicious, this fresh date spread is a sweet treat to put on bread, ice cream or any other dessert.
Course Condiment, Dessert
Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Paleo, Raw Vegan, Vegan, Vegetarian
Diet Gluten Free, Halal, Kosher, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword dates
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 16 Tablespoons
Calories 26kcal
Cost $5

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh dates
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice fresh-squeezed
  • 1 tsp. rose water (OPTIONAL)

Instructions

  • Pit the dates, chop them roughly, and pack them firmly into a bowl.
  • Add lemon juice, rosewater (if used), and sufficient pure water to barely cover the dates.
  • Refrigerate overnight, then purée using a blender.
  • Store in a jar in the fridge.
  • Enjoy as a topping for fruit desserts, or as a spread on bread or crackers!

Nutrition

Calories: 26kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg