Date & Cranberry Paste

Ingredients

• 125 g dates
• 100 g dried cranberries
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 250 ml water

Directions

1. 1

   Chop dates and dried cranberries finely.

2. 2

   Place the chopped ingredients in a small saucepan on a medium heat and add the lemon juice.

3. 3

   As the mixture warms up the dates will begin to break down. If the mixture becomes dry add water as necessary.

4. 4

   Cook for 20 minutes and keep an eye on the water levels. The finished mixture should be reasonably think should have a shine to it. Note that when it cools it will have a thicker consistancy.

5. 5

   Place mixture in a small ramekin and allow to cool. Can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.

6. 6

   Optionally you can place the mixture in a food processor and blend until smooth.