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Pitted Dates
The fruit of the date palm with the hard stone removed. Drying on the bunch concentrates the sugar in the flesh.
Origin
The palm is a crop of hot deserts, from North Africa and the Middle East to California.
Flavour
Very sweet, caramel-like, and toffee-soft or firmer depending on the variety.
How to use it
Chop them into baking and tagines, or blend soaked dates into a paste.
Storage
Airtight at room temperature, or in the fridge in a hot kitchen.
Recipes using it
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