Recipe of the month

 

Date Syrup - Asel el'taemer  

By Faeza Hillilian

Ingredients:

10 lbs of Dates

1. Wash dates quickly in cold water, wash dates until water is clear
2. Boil whole dates in pot with water for 2 hours, until date is soft
3. Remove dates from water and strain dates with a cloth cotton fabric (pillow case). Boil liquid extracted in a pot for 2 additional hours until thick.
4. Place liquid in plastic or stainless steel trays. Cover and secure with gauze to prevent moister. Leave in sun for 6-10 hours. Until liquid has honey/syrup like consistency.
5. Package in containers/jars
6. Ready to enjoy with bread, tajini, etc.

  

Package in Jars of 1/4 pint