Homemade Date Butter
This lightly fermented date butter is both delicious and beneficial to your gut health. It can be enjoyed with pancakes, oatmeal, or slathered on toast.
Ingredients
- 6 cups date paste preferably organic
- 1 Tbsp sea salt
- 1/4 cup liquid whey
- 1/4 cup raw honey preferably local
- vegetable starter optional. Use instead of whey if needed.
Instructions
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Place the date paste in a large skillet and distribute evenly on the surface of the pan. Just cover with filtered water.
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Bring the water to a boil and then turn down to low and simmer for 15 minutes, mixing the date paste with the water with a large spoon frequently to absorb all the water.
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Remove the pan from the heat and cool for about 20 minutes.
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Process the date paste/water mixture in the food processor with the remaining ingredients.
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Place the date butter in a half-gallon glass mason jar and close the lid tightly.
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Leave on the counter for 2 days and then refrigerate.
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Enjoy as a probiotic rich topping for oatmeal, toast, pancakes, waffles and more!
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Best if used within two months.