Date Jam Recipes

DATE JAM

Steps:

• Combine dates, hot water, lemon, agave, ghee, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small pot over medium-low heat; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer, breaking up the dates as they cook down, until thickened to desired consistency, about 10 minutes.

EASY DATE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Date Jam
• Combine dates, sugar, water and vanilla in saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Simmer 5 minutes, until mixture resembles a thick paste.
• Cool completely
• Oatmeal Layer
• Combine flour, oats, sugar, nuts and salt in mixing bowl.
• Cut in butter.
• Reserve 2 cups of this mixture for topping.
• Press remaining mixture into bottom of greased 9 x 9" pan.
• Spread cooled date jam over the bottom layer and sprinkle reserved oatmeal mixture evenly over top.
• Bake 25- 33 minute.
• Cool completely then cut into squares.

MARABA TAMER (DATE JAM)

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil over medium heat.
• Add the sugar and cloves and, stirring all the time, bring the water to a boil again.
• Stir in the dates and turn the heat to low; then cook for about 10 minutes or until a paste is formed.
• Add the lemon juice, almonds and walnuts; then cook for a few more minutes.
• Remove and allow to cool; then store in a glass jar.