What Should I Do With Date Crystals?

Anjali Prasertong
Anjali Prasertong
Anjali Prasertong is a writer and public health dietitian focused on food systems, racial equity, and nutrition. Originally from Los Angeles, she has taught English in rural Japan, worked as a private chef in Malibu, and led an innovative city-funded corner store program in New Orleans that increased fresh food access in low-income neighborhoods. She was previously a contributing editor for The Kitchn, and currently lives in Denver with her husband and two kids.
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Q: My boyfriend just sent me a package of date crystals straight from the famous Shields Date Gardens in Palm Springs. I’m very excited, but apart from adding them to my morning oatmeal and trying them in a smoothie, I’m not sure how else to use them. Any ideas for using date crystals?

Sent by Molly

Editor: Molly, I’ve never worked with date crystals, but from what I understand, they are small, dehydrated date pieces that can be used dry as a sweetener or rehydrated to add both sweetness and a little texture. Here are a few ideas for using whole dates, most of which could be adapted to date crystals (sprinkled over salads, mixed into baked goods, even infused into liquor!):

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Readers, do you have any suggestions for using date crystals?

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