his naturally sweet and refreshing molasses is made from boiled and strained Medjool dates whose juices are then reduced. It is a very laborious process that produces better results than a machine. Date molasses can be drizzled on fruit, yogurt, or granola – or swirled with tahiniyeh on bread for a Levantine version of PB&J. Even used as a marinade over meats and vegetables! A famous Levantine drink called Jallab is made with date molasses and rose water, crushed over ice. Molasses should be stored in dry storage at room temperature before and after opening.