Peppered Date Syrup

Ingredients

Procedure

1. Soak dates with pepper boiling water in covered small bowl 30 minutes or until dates have softened.
2. Remove dates with a slotted spoon and transfer to a blender container, reserving the water. Cover blender. With center part of cover removed and blender running on high speed, gradually add half to 3/4 cup of the remaining water. Cover blender completely. Blend 2 to 3 minutes on high speed or until smooth.
3. Store syrup in tightly covered, clean container in refrigerator until ready to use.