Heat 1 cup of water on medium high heat
Add 6 pitted dates and mush them down so they absorb into the water
Let it simmer for 30 minutes
Remove off the stove and strain the dates
Add ⅓ cup of maple syrup, 2 tbsp of coconut sugar, and 1 tbsp of sea salt
Let it simmer on low heat for another 10 minutes
Remove from stove completely before adding 1 tbsp of vanilla
