Date Sugar

What is Date Sugar?

Date Sugar is a healthier alternative to refined white sugar. It is obtained from the dried and ripe fruits of dates, which are then pressed to extract the juice. This juice is then heated until it thickens and turns into a darker, richer, sweeter sugar. It is rich in nutrients, minerals and vitamins, and offers a different flavor and texture than white sugar.

What are the flavors of Date Sugar?

Date Sugar has a sweet, caramelized flavor, with slightly smoky and fruity notes. Its flavor is richer and more complex than white sugar, and it is perfect for desserts, sauces and drinks. It can also be used as a substitute for white sugar in coffee and tea.

How to use Date Sugar in cooking?

Date Sugar can be used to replace white sugar in many recipes for desserts, sauces and drinks. It can also be used to flavor desserts, smoothies, cookies and muffins. In addition, it can be added to savory foods to create interesting flavors.

Our recipe ideas with Date Sugar

Date and nut cake

Preheat your oven to 180°C. In a bowl, mix 250g of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 100g of Date Sugar. In another bowl, mix 2 eggs, 130g of melted butter, 1/2 cup of milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Add this mixture to the flour mixture and mix until smooth. Then add 100g of chopped nuts and mix. Pour the batter into a cake pan and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool before serving.

Date Milkshake

In a blender, combine 2 cups of vanilla ice cream, 1/2 cup of milk, 1/4 cup of Date Sugar and 1 cup of chopped dried dates. Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour the milkshake into bowls and serve.

Date Fruit Salad

In a salad bowl, combine 1 mashed banana, 1 diced apple, 1/2 cup quartered strawberries, 1/2 cup raisins, 1/2 cup Date Sugar and 1/4 cup lemon juice. Stir together and chill for about 10 minutes before serving.

Date and honey coulis

In a saucepan, combine 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup Date Sugar, 1/4 cup lemon juice and 2 tablespoons butter. Heat over medium heat until mixture begins to thicken, stirring constantly. Let cool and serve with fruit or cake.

Date Bread

Preheat your oven to 180°C. In a bowl, mix 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 cup of Date Sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. In another bowl, mix 1 egg, 3/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup oil and 1/2 cup chopped dried dates. Stir this mixture into the flour mixture and mix until smooth. Pour the batter into a loaf pan and bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Let cool before serving.

How to store Date Sugar?

Date Sugar should be stored in an airtight container, away from light and heat. It can be stored at room temperature for several months.