How to Ripen Dates

- Unripe dates

- A paper bag

- A warm, sunny windowsill

- A few additional days of patience

Instructions:

1. Place the unripe dates in a paper bag.

2. Fold the top of the bag closed.

3. Place the bag of dates in a warm, sunny windowsill.

4. Leave the dates in the bag for a few days, until they have ripened.

Tips:

- If you don't have a warm, sunny windowsill, you can also place the bag of dates in a warm oven (100-150 degrees Fahrenheit).

- You can also speed up the ripening process by adding a ripe banana to the bag of dates.

- Dates are ripe when they are soft, wrinkled, and dark in color.

- Once the dates are ripe, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Enjoy your delicious, ripe dates!