# Homemade Date Syrup from Whole Dates
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Updated: 2026-07-28
Primary keyword: homemade date syrup recipe
A practical, source-aware recipe for homemade date syrup, with the history kept close to the method.
## Timing and Yield
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 60 minutes
- Total: 70 minutes
- Yield: About 300 ml
## Ingredients
- 500 g soft dates, pitted
- 1 litre water
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
## Method
1. Simmer: Combine dates and water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.
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   Image description: Step 1: Simmer for Homemade Date Syrup.
2. Mash and strain: Mash thoroughly and strain through a fine cloth without forcing solids through.
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   Image description: Step 2: Mash and strain for Homemade Date Syrup.
3. Reduce: Return the liquid to the pan and simmer until syrupy, about 20 to 30 minutes.
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   Image description: Step 3: Reduce for Homemade Date Syrup.
4. Finish: Stir in lemon juice and salt, cool, and transfer to a clean jar.
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   Image description: Step 4: Finish for Homemade Date Syrup.
## Storage
Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
## History Context
Date molasses and dibs belong to old Middle Eastern sweetening traditions; home methods vary in concentration and filtering.
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## Sources
1. Whole Foods Market Forecasts the Top Food and Beverage Trends for 2026. Whole Foods Market. https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/company-info/newsroom/news-releases/whole-foods-market-forecasts-the-top-food-and-beverage-trends-for-2026