Silan, also known as date syrup, date molasses, or date honey, is a sweet fruit syrup made from dates that is popular in Africa and The Middle East. It's great on pancakes and waffles or used a sweetener in baked goods and is a healthier alternative to sugar, maple syrup, and molasses.
Place the pitted dates in a large saucepan along with about 4 cups of water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
When the water starts boiling take the pan off the heat and let the dates soak in the hot water for about 30 minutes.
Pour the water and dates into a food processor or blender and blend until the dates are finely chopped.
Pour the date mixture back into the saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
When the liquid begins boiling reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 1 hour, stirring often to prevent burning.
Take the pan off the heat and set aside to cool for about 20 minutes.
Strain the date mixture through a cheesecloth into a large bowl, squeezing out as much of the liquid as you can.
Discard the date pulp and pour the drained liquid back into the empty pan.
Bring the liquid to a boil over medium-high heat then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring often, until liquid thickens into a syrup consistency, 20 to 30 more minutes.
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