Date Purée
Serves: 3
Madilyn Boehm
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
46
Spice
43
Sweetness
43
Sourness
38
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.9
Difficulty
Ingredients:
3 cups
Pitted Dates (14 ounces)Directions:
1
Bring all ingredients to a simmer, covered directly with a round of parchment paper, in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, then reduce heat and simmer until dates are tender, 15 to 20 minutes
2
Remove and discard spices
3
Transfer dates with a slotted spoon to a food processor
4
If cooking liquid measures more than about 1 cup, boil to reduce
5
Add to dates and purée until smooth
6
Force purée, a few tablespoons at a time, through a fine-mesh sieve with back of a wooden spoon into a small saucepan, discarding skins
7
Reheat over low heat, stirring occasionally, before serving
8
Bring all ingredients to a simmer, covered directly with a round of parchment paper, in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, then reduce heat and simmer until dates are tender, 15 to 20 minutes
9
Remove and discard spices
10
Transfer dates with a slotted spoon to a food processor
11
If cooking liquid measures more than about 1 cup, boil to reduce
12
Add to dates and purée until smooth
13
Force purée, a few tablespoons at a time, through a fine-mesh sieve with back of a wooden spoon into a small saucepan, discarding skins
14
Reheat over low heat, stirring occasionally, before serving