Guest guest Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Jodi,I have actually done this from scratch. I can't remember if I still have the directions, but it is basically soaking the dates in water, then pureeing them, then leaving overnight again I think, then straining/dripping it, then boiling it to make a syrup. Google it and you should find a recipe similar to the above. It was nice tasting, but not as sweet as you would think and the taste is very heavy. Keeps in the fridge for like a year -- didn't get to test this as we moved and I had to toss it all! : (AmeliaTo: BTVC-SCD Sent: Mon, October 18, 2010 6:45:52 PMSubject: home-made date syrup Honey and I don't jive that well. I have gotten some of the Wedderspoon Manuka which is amazing but not for adding to food- it's more medicinal. Kind of like Israeli "LifeMel" honey. They grow certain herbs and flowers where the bees feed (for miles these places are totally "organic" and like non sprayed and in a natural setting) and the bees in turn make special honey which for medicinal purposes works quite interestingly as the honey becomes totally bio-available for us humans with the herbal properties.. Friggen genius if you ask me. Steiner talks about some of this kind of thing. So I am thinking of making like a date juice or syrup for sweetener. Does anyone have suggestions how I can do that without it being too pastey so it can incorporate well into drinks? Thanks! Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Amelia.. Thanks! Bummer that, you had to chuck it.. I love it when I am like over ambitious and then like totally forget about it.. LOL.. Always makes me chuckle in disbelief.. " Like seriously, again I've done this? " LOL. Jodi > > Jodi, > > I have actually done this from scratch. I can't remember if I still have the > directions, but it is basically soaking the dates in water, then pureeing them, > then leaving overnight again I think, then straining/dripping it, then boiling > it to make a syrup. Google it and you should find a recipe similar to the > above. It was nice tasting, but not as sweet as you would think and the taste > is very heavy. Keeps in the fridge for like a year -- didn't get to test this > as we moved and I had to toss it all! : ( > > Amelia > > > > > ________________________________ > > To: BTVC-SCD > Sent: Mon, October 18, 2010 6:45:52 PM > Subject: home-made date syrup > > > Honey and I don't jive that well. > I have gotten some of the Wedderspoon Manuka which is amazing but not for adding > to food- it's more medicinal. Kind of like Israeli " LifeMel " honey. They grow > certain herbs and flowers where the bees feed (for miles these places are > totally " organic " and like non sprayed and in a natural setting) and the bees in > turn make special honey which for medicinal purposes works quite interestingly > as the honey becomes totally bio-available for us humans with the herbal > properties.. Friggen genius if you ask me. Steiner talks about some of this > kind of thing. > > So I am thinking of making like a date juice or syrup for sweetener. > Does anyone have suggestions how I can do that without it being too pastey so it > can incorporate well into drinks? > > Thanks! > Jodi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 At 08:15 AM 10/18/2010, you wrote: So I am thinking of making like a date juice or syrup for sweetener. Does anyone have suggestions how I can do that without it being too pastey so it can incorporate well into drinks? I'd take pitted dates and some water and blend it in a blender. How many dates to how much water? I don't know. I'd probably start with about eight pitted and chopped dates to a half cup of warm water and then decide whether I needed more dates or more water. — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Babette the Foundling Beagle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 Hi Marilyn and Amelia, Thanks for the ideas.. I will play with this! I wish I would of thought about home-made date syrup sooner.. seems like a no brainer. I love this group! Ya'll are always so helpful and supportive.. It sure means a lot on this healing journey! Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 Ameila, DO you think there is any worry about letting dates sock that long? My immune system and belly are pretty sensitive- do you think any fermentation may start? BTW- I've paid attention to some of your posts and I wanted to say that I always find you patient and so informative.. you're a really great part of our group! Thanks! Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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