Date Jam

Whether you spread it on toast or crackers, drizzle it over yogurt, or use it in a grilled cheese sandwich, you'll love this recipe for date jam that's ready in under 30 minutes.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 79 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ medium lemon
• 2 teaspoons ghee (clarified butter)
• ¾ cup very hot water
• 1 (8 ounce) package pitted dates, cut in half
• 3 teaspoons agave nectar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine dates, hot water, lemon, agave, ghee, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small pot over medium-low heat; bring to a boil.

Step 2

Reduce heat and simmer, breaking up the dates as they cook down, until thickened to desired consistency, about 10 minutes.