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Medjool dates

Large, soft dates of the Medjool cultivar of the date palm. The fruit is only partly dried, so the flesh stays moist and toffee-like around the stone.

Origin

A cultivar grown in North Africa and the Middle East and in desert orchards such as those of California.

Flavour

Very sweet, caramel-like, and soft.

How to use it

Eat them whole, pit and stuff them, or blend them into a paste.

Storage

Airtight at room temperature, or refrigerated if the kitchen is hot.

Recipes using it

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