How to make it:
Remove and discard the pits from the dates by scoring down the top side of the skin; pack into a 1 Cup measuring cup.

Combine dates and hot water in a bowl (or pan) and let sit for 1 minute. Make sure they all are fully covered and soaking by pressing and manipulating them down a little bit with a spatula. The water will become absorbed and a paste will start to form.

Place dates and all the liquid in a blender and process for 30 seconds or until completely smooth - or dump in a large mouth mason jar and mix with a handheld immersion blender. Add additional hot/very warm water 1-2 Tbl at a time as needed to thin out while mixing.

Store in a closed container in the fridge for up to 3-4 weeks.

You can add date paste to all sorts of your whole-food meals!

Blackberry + Goat Cheese Flatbread as the sauce

Paleo Banana Bread for added sweetness

Maple Dijon Salad Dressing - Replace the maple syrup with equal parts date paste

Asian Chicken Salad - Replace the 3 dates with equal parts of date paste

Curry Chicken + Peanut Sauce - Replace the brown sugar with equal parts date paste

Boneless Pork Chops + Apple Chutney - for added sweetness in the chutney

Smoothies, tea and more....