Raisin Paste – Date Paste Substitute
Use raisin paste to sweeten your favorite recipes and substitute it for dates with this easy recipe.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups dried raisins
- Hot water
Instructions
Soak:
- Place the raisins in a bowl and pour enough boiling water over the raisins to cover them by 2 inches. Let them sit in the hot water for 10 minutes. Reserve ¼ of the raisin water and drain the rest of the water out.
Make the paste:
- Place the plump raisins inside a food processor and process them until it turns into a thick paste. Add 1 tablespoon of the reserved water at a time, until the raisin paste has the texture you want. Standard consistency is similar to thick creamy peanut butter.
Store:
- Transfer the raisin paste into a lidded container or jar and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. It can also be frozen in an ice cube tray and transferred inside a zip bag for up to 6 months.
Use:
- Measure 2 teaspoons or raisin paste for every 1 date in your favorite recipes and smoothies.
Notes
Yield: 1.5 cups paste
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.05g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.2mg
