Place pitted dates in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let soak for 30-60 minutes. Drain and reserve soaking liquid. Place pitted soaked dates and 1/2 cup of the soaking liquid in a food processor bowl or a high powered blender and process until completely smooth. Store in the fridge or freezer. Use as a sweetener in your recipes.The left over reserved soaking liquid can be used to make hot tea or to sweeten smoothies or desserts.Revised recipe 11/06/20