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Honey dates range in color from light caramel to a deep brown and are usually plumper than most other varieties. These fruits are soft bodied with a texture like that of creamy butter. With a mild date taste they are known for their eponymous honey-like quality. Their flavor profile ranges from pleasantly bitter and rich molasses to light and sweet wildflower honey.
Seasons/Availability
Fresh Honey dates are available in the late summer months throughout the winter.
Current Facts
The Honey date is a curious variety of the Phoenix dactylifera species that ranges widely in flavor and appearance due to its unconventional beginnings. Date palms are usually cultivated through planting offshoots from the parent tree to ensure an identical replication of fruit generation after generation. Rather, the Honey date is a catchall term for any wayward date seed that finds its way to the soil and matures into its own one-of-a-kind date palm. Though all a bit different from each other, Honey dates are always categorized as a soft variety with honeyed sweet tones.
Nutritional Value
Honey dates are an excellent source of dietary fiber, folic acid, iron, potassium, protein and B-vitamins.
Applications
When chilled, the firm Honey dates make a healthy snacking alternative that eats just like caramel candies. At room temperature their soft texture and high moisture content makes them excellent for silky purees. Blend the pitted Honey dates until smooth and use as a natural sweetener in cookies, cake batter, ice cream bases or oatmeal. They do not hold their shape well when diced and used in baked goods, but melt beautifully into a caramel sauce for topping pot de crème or brownies. Complimentary flavors include chocolate, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, cream, butter, coconut, orange, ginger, dark rum, brandy, nuts, fresh cheeses, poultry, pork and bacon.
Geography/History
Date palms are native to present day Iraq and were first introduced to California’s Coachella Valley in the early 1900’s. Traditionally, dates have a rich religious past. They were the first food Muhammad ate when he broke from his fast during Ramadan. Today they still remain a central part of the Islamic holiday.
Bautista Dates
Honey Dates from Bautista Organic Dates. These fruits are soft bodied with a texture like that of creamy butter…...Honey Dates: These soft-bodied, buttery-textured fruits come in shades from caramel to deep brown and are typically plumper than other varieties. Their flavor spans from rich molasses with a touch of bitterness to a light sweetness reminiscent of wildflower honey, offering a versatile and mild taste experience matching their honey-like name.
Kurma palm: The fruit from the kurma palm, such as Honey dates, features a soft texture and high moisture content, making it ideal for silky purees or as a natural sweetener in desserts like cookies, cakes, and ice cream bases. They work well with flavors like chocolate, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, coconut, and even savory ingredients like poultry or bacon, adding versatility to both sweet and savory dishes.
Kurma, also known as dates, often includes varieties like the Honey date, which originates from Phoenix dactylifera. Unlike traditional dates cultivated by cloning parent trees, Honey dates arise from seeds that grow unpredictably into unique palms. They share a soft texture and sweet, honeyed flavor. Nutritionally, they're rich in dietary fiber, potassium, iron, protein, folic acid, and B-vitamins, making them a delectable and healthful treat.
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Honey dates from Bautista Ranch…..Date palms were first introduced to California’s Coachella Valley in the early 1900s but are native to present-day Iraq. Dates also have a significant religious history. For example, they were the first food eaten by Muhammad when he ended his fast during Ramadan. Today, dates continue to hold importance as a central part of Islamic holiday traditions.
Honey dates offer a delightful variety of flavors and textures, ranging from a rich molasses-like bitterness to the light sweetness of wildflower honey. Their soft, creamy texture makes them stand out among other date varieties. These plump fruits are not just a treat for the palate but also visually appealing, with hues that span from light caramel to deep brown.
Honey Dates spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market…...Honey dates, with their firm texture when chilled, are a healthy snacking option reminiscent of caramel candies. At room temperature, their soft texture and moisture make them perfect for silky purees. They blend smoothly as a natural sweetener for desserts or oatmeal. While they don't hold shape well in baking, they melt flawlessly into caramel sauces, pairing beautifully with flavors like chocolate, cinnamon, orange, or brandy.
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Indio CA
Honey Dates spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market…...Honey dates are a unique variety of the Phoenix dactylifera species. Unlike typical cultivation methods that use offshoots for consistency, Honey dates grow from stray seeds, resulting in one-of-a-kind trees. While their appearance and flavor can vary, they are always classified as a soft variety with sweet, honey-like tones. They also offer nutritional benefits, being rich in fiber, folic acid, iron, potassium, protein, and B-vitamins.
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