BY NATURE Dried Dates, Pitted Aseel - Preservative-free, Sulphur-free

• CHOICE GRADE
• PRESERVATIVE-FREE
• NO ADDED SUGAR

Aseel dates are known for their sweet, rich, caramel flavour and although they are smaller than other date varieties, they don't skimp on nutritional value. These preservative-free dates are free from chemicals or additives and offer lots of fibre and a variety of vitamins and minerals, including iron, potassium, B vitamins, copper and magnesium. The pits of these Middle Eastern fruits have been removed and their firm, fleshy texture, and thin, soft skin make them ideal for a variety of recipes, from homemade energy bars to breakfast bowls to desserts and sauces. If you soak them, you can use them in the same way as soft or semi-soft varieties. They make a fantastic date paste and can be used in breads, cakes, candies, jams and puddings.

HOW TO MAKE DATE PASTE:

• Cover dates with very hot (but not boiling) water and soak for 1-2 hours, or even overnight.
• Drain the dates, but keep the soaking water.
• Add the dates and ½ of the soaking liquid into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
• Scrape down the sides of the blender to make sure it is blended well.
• Add more water until the desired consistency is reached.
• Transfer the paste into a clean storage container.
• Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.