Apples vs Dates
A side-by-side guide to substituting Dates for Apples (or vice versa).
Use 0.67 cup of Dates for every 1 cup of Apples.
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Dates
Conversion: Use 67% as much (0.67 cup per 1 cup)
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Notes: Dates add sweetness and moisture; use about 2/3 the volume of apples and chop finely. Best in baking and sauces; will create a denser, sweeter result.
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Dates add sweetness and moisture; use about 2/3 the volume of apples and chop finely. Best in baking and sauces; will create a denser, sweeter result. The conversion is use 67% as much (0.67 cup per 1 cup).
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Yes — Dates add sweetness and moisture; use about 2/3 the volume of apples and chop finely. Best in baking and sauces; will create a denser, sweeter result. Ratio: Use 67% as much (0.67 cup per 1 cup).
Use 67% as much (0.67 cup per 1 cup). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Dates add sweetness and moisture; use about 2/3 the volume of apples and chop finely..
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