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date syrup, how to make dates syrup (homemade date syrup recipe)

By swasthi , on July 12, 2019, 46 Comments, Jump to Recipe

date syrup, how to make dates syrup
The recipe is very simple. I have no idea regarding the nutrition value and whether it is healthy. But Lion dates syrup was in much hype in India, when it initially landed in the market, years ago. It was considered and advertised as a super food especially for kids. I do not know the current trend since I do not reside there. However, I consider this syrup to be better than White sugar and can be used as a sweetner. I have also tried out some cake recipes with this syrup, i will be sharing them shortly.

how to make dates syrup

First time I made this was almost 5 years ago. During one of my visits to India, my mom had bought large quantity of dates (5 kgs) to send it with us back to Singapore, as we used to consume dates on a regular basis (it was those days and now we barely eat dates). When I returned to Singapore, I felt 5 kgs was too much for us to finish and so decided to try out something out of these dates. Then I found this dates syrup recipe on the web, which I can no longer trace it out now since 5 years is long enough for anyone to forget.  I had made this syrup using 2 kgs of dates. Once the syrup finished, the entire story was forgotten. This week when I found a pack of dates sitting in the freezer for quite long time, I remembered about this syrup and tried out again. It came out very well.

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Regarding the taste. It tastes great. Easy to convince even people who do not like dates.

How to serve –
You can use it as a spread for your bread or other baked goods, pancakes,dosa or roti. Most people use it as a sweetener for milk. But there is a debate about consuming milk and dates together, as the calcium in milk will inhibit the absorption of iron (iron from dates in this case). In case, you want to consume dates to recover from anemia, then milk and dates together may not be good.


You can use it as a spread for your bread or other baked goods, pancakes,dosa or roti. Most people use it as a sweetener for milk. But there is a debate about consuming milk and dates together, as the calcium in milk will inhibit the absorption of iron (iron from dates in this case). In case, you want to consume dates to recover from anemia, then milk and dates together may not be good.

2 things I did not like about this recipe:

1. Does not yield much syrup. 1 cup of seedless dates yields about 60 to 70 ml of syrup. but then this also depends on the kind of dates we use.

2. Entire pulp goes to the bin. Pulp becomes taste less, since we extract all the sweetness from the pulp. so all the fiber and other nutrients left in the pulp (if any) go waste.

how to make dates syrup at home

1. Wash and soak dates in hot water for at least for 2 hours.

soaking in hot water for date syrup recipe

2. Mash the dates well.

mashing date to make syrup

3. filter and extract the water using a cheese cloth.

filtering in a cheese cloth to make dates syrup recipe
filtering

4. Add this pulp back to the bowl used for soaking and pour little more water, squeeze up and filter again.

addition of pulp back to bowl to make date syrup recipe
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5. Bring this water to a boil in a heavy bottom pan, keep string to prevent burning at the bottom.

step by step photos on making date syrup recipe 06

6. Boil till you see a thick consistency. The right consistency is to be as thick as honey. it took 11 mins for me on a medium high flame.

thick consistency
dates syrup recipe
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date syrup, how to make dates syrup recipe

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Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Servings10
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (US cup = 240ml )

  • 1 cup dates , seedless / pitted dates
  • 1 cup water , hot boiling
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Instructions

  • Wash dates to remove any oils or stabilizers that might be used. Soak them in hot water for about 2 hours. If using a softer variety like medjol you might need to soak only for a while.
  • Mash the dates using a masher, strain through a cheese cloth to get the liquids.
  • Place the pulp back to the soaking bowl and Add more water, mash up and filter again.
  • Add this water to a heavy bottom pan and boil, stir to prevent burning.
  • Boil until it thickens, like the consistency of honey. Fairly takes around 10 minutes.
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Notes

Do not over boil; else the syrup will be burnt
while boiling, the mix looks frothy and white, do not worry, it will settle down once cool and you will get a glossy syrup
Keep refrigerated. iam not sure of the shelf life

Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
date syrup, how to make dates syrup recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 41
% Daily Value*
Sodium 1mg0%
Potassium 96mg3%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 9g10%
Calcium 6mg1%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Amruta
July 17, 2020 8:23 am

5 stars
Such a simple recipe I will definitely try it for my 9 month old baby …❤️?

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Deanna
May 21, 2020 5:31 am

4 stars
I tried this for the first time this week, and found it worked well cutting the dates into pieces before covering with the boiling water, then put it all in the Vitamix blender and pulsed. Extracted lots. Used the leftover pulp in banana bread – everyone raves about it! Will definitely make this again.

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swasthi
Reply to  Deanna
May 22, 2020 2:39 pm

Glad to know it turned out well.
Thank you!

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Sruthi
June 20, 2019 7:59 pm

Hey Swati..
My extracted syrup don’t come up as a clear liquid it comes as some what kind of cloudy. Do you know the reason why would I be coming up like that. Am I doing anything wrong. I need help on this

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swasthi
Reply to  Sruthi
June 21, 2019 3:17 am

Hi Sruthi,
What kind of dates and filter did you use?

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parvathy
Reply to  swasthi
January 17, 2020 5:35 pm

Hellooo… i do have a doubt.Instead of soaking the dates in hot water can we cook it for a while so as to render it soft?Will there be any nutritional loss in doing so?

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swasthi
Reply to  parvathy
January 18, 2020 1:31 am

Hi Parvathy,
Yes you can. There is a nutritional loss anyway due to the cooking in the later part.

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ALTAF BAGWAN
May 20, 2019 9:19 am

SWATI WE WANT DATES SYRUP FROM DRUG COMPANYS FOR MEDICINE PURPOSE WHO CAN MAKE IT SEND CONTACT NO.

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Sandhya
June 30, 2017 10:00 am

5 stars
Thank you Swasthi. This dates syrup is approved by my baby who has just turned one this month. I use 1 tsp of it in cerelac and while making atta halwa.

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swasthi
Reply to  Sandhya
July 1, 2017 2:48 am

Welcome Sandhya
Very happy to know your baby liked it. Thanks for the comment

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Judy Winterer
May 14, 2017 6:50 pm

5 stars
The pulp is not really wasted if you use it to sweeten homemade rice pudding.. I do this all the time. The pulp also freezes well.

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swasthi
Reply to  Judy Winterer
May 24, 2017 2:04 pm

Hi Judy
Thanks for sharing your tip. Will try next time for rice pudding.
🙂

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nishasuhaib
April 2, 2017 3:13 pm

5 stars
I did it…wonderful ya….I m giving to my sons ziya zahe( twins ) …its really good…

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swasthi
Reply to  nishasuhaib
April 3, 2017 2:49 pm

Hi Nishasuhaib
So glad to know the recipe is useful.
Thanks for the comment.
🙂

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Naz
August 23, 2016 2:14 pm

Hi.its nice n easy receipe.how much I can take in a day?

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swasthi
Reply to  Naz
August 28, 2016 3:07 am

1 to 2 tbsp can be consumed

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Edwin Aigbogun
July 23, 2016 9:40 pm

I love the simplicity of your article and findings about making date syrup. I promise to try it and give you feedback as soon as possible.

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swasthi
Reply to  Edwin Aigbogun
July 26, 2016 7:37 am

Thanks Edwin

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Wael Al Salman
May 12, 2016 7:30 pm

5 stars
ماشاء الله
God bless u, what a great recipe I enjoyed it very much so did my wife.
Many thanks from us from the heart land of dates Saudi Arabia.

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swasthi
Reply to  Wael Al Salman
May 16, 2016 1:15 am

Thank a ton Wael Al Salman
So glad to know you enjoyed it. You are welcome. My heartfelt Thanks for the lovely wishes.

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saifun nisha
February 23, 2016 4:25 am

4 stars
My daughter is 11 month old can I give dates syrup directly and how much I should give and i should give

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swasthi
Reply to  saifun nisha
February 23, 2016 4:28 am

Yes you can give 1 tsp directly. Do not give from refrigerator directly. You can give it when it comes to room temperature.

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Zainab
January 7, 2016 9:30 am

Hii…can u tell me that in how many days the syrup expired?…..

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swasthi
Reply to  Zainab
January 10, 2016 3:50 pm

It may keep good for 1 to 2 months, not sure

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Oun Mohammed
November 10, 2015 4:14 pm

Thanks

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payal bajania
November 1, 2014 4:05 pm

Thnx 4 lovely receipe i m always confused 4 using date syrup with milk or not give me some sugestion about use of this syrup 4 my 8 month old daughter

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swasthi
Reply to  payal bajania
November 2, 2014 1:58 am

Hi Payal, thanks.
i don’t suggest you to use it with milk. Try just giving her 1/2 tsp to consume directly. One and a half hour before and after giving dates syrup don’t give her any milk products. it is said that milk products hinders the absorption of iron in the dates. Hope this helps.
🙂

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Dr Hassan alogidi
September 1, 2014 8:55 am

thank u 4 your recipe to produce dates syrup but I think they must use vaccum with heating
to produce a good color for syrup

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swasthi
Reply to  Dr Hassan alogidi
September 2, 2014 1:46 am

Dr. Hassan,
Glad you liked my post. I have replied to you through an email. Thanks for the visit and those lovely words.

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Dr Hassan alogidi
September 1, 2014 8:38 am

your product is very clear and good but it need project for processing level
(plant) thank you sir

Dr hassanAlogidi

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Edwin Aigbogun
Reply to  Dr Hassan alogidi
July 23, 2016 9:44 pm

3 stars
Hello Dr. Hassan,
Her finding on date syrup can guide you to creating a pilot plant for now which can spring up if your principles and calculations are corresponding with the pilot plant.

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Dr Hassan alogidi
September 1, 2014 8:34 am

greetings
please can I receive an copy of dates fruit syrup from you by Email specially the nice
picture of how to produce dates syrup and thank you forword

Dr HassanALOGIDI

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Dr Hassan alogidi
September 1, 2014 8:15 am

greetings
please can I receive an copy of dates fruit syrup from you by Email specially the nice
picture of how to produce dates syrup and thank you forward

Dr Hassan Alogidi

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Rekha Hegde
August 17, 2013 2:38 am

Thanks for this recipe.I always try to replicate store brought food to make healthier versions at home.will try this for sure..

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Rekha Hegde
August 17, 2013 2:31 am

Thank you for this useful recipe.I always try replicating store brought food to make healthier versions.I will try it for sure..

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Priya Suresh
May 22, 2013 8:51 pm

I wont ever buy store bought syrup from now,thanks for sharing..

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