Best Maraba Tamer Date Jam Recipes

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MARABA TAMER (DATE JAM)



Maraba Tamer (Date Jam) image

I love North African flavors, they always offer enticing and exotic (for me) things that add a real sparkle to everyday foods. This little treat comes from: "From the Lands of Figs and Olives" by Habeeb Salloum and James Peters and it's the easiest jam you'll ever make.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Fruit

Time 27m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups water
2 cups sugar
10 whole cloves
2 cups finely chopped dates
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup blanched almond, finely chopped
1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil over medium heat.
  • Add the sugar and cloves and, stirring all the time, bring the water to a boil again.
  • Stir in the dates and turn the heat to low; then cook for about 10 minutes or until a paste is formed.
  • Add the lemon juice, almonds and walnuts; then cook for a few more minutes.
  • Remove and allow to cool; then store in a glass jar.

DATE JAM



Date Jam image

A delicious spread for anything, from toast to yogurt to grilled cheese to crackers!

Provided by Kimberly Masiello

Categories     Jams and Jellies

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • Combine dates, hot water, lemon, agave, ghee, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small pot over medium-low heat; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, breaking up the dates as they cook down, until thickened to desired consistency, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 1.2 mg, Sugar 15.7 g

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