preparation: 30min | cooking: 90min | difficulty: ★★★★★

© 2010 Tony El Batal

serving portion: 2 Medium Jam Jars

ingredients

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• 1kg large yellow dates

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• 500g sugar

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• 15g lemon juice

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• 3L water

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directions

1. Peel the dates and add them to water.(1 hour).

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2. Boil water until dates are cooked.(1 hour).

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3. Let it cool then remove pits.

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4. Keep 200g broth aside, cover and leave overnight.

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5. Remove the dates and boil the sugar on high heat, stir for 10 minutes, add the dates and boil for 15 minutes.

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6. Add the lemon juice.

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7. Remove from heat and let cool.

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8. If you prefer, you can stuff each date with an almond.

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9. Pour into a glass jar.

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tips

1. Peal the dates with the potato peeler.

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reference

• My Grandma

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