If you are not using fresh or Medjool dates, place water and dates in a saucepan and heat slightly until warm. 

Let sit in water for 10-20 minutes, until your dates are soft at the touch.

Place dates in blender with 1/4 of the water and blend.

Keep adding water 1/4 cup at a time and blend until all the water has been blended with dates.

Blend until a smooth paste texture forms. Keep in the fridge and add to any recipe to sweeten or even to make caramel!