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date caramel with sliced apples
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Date Caramel

This date caramel makes a delicious dip for apple slices. It is also good spread on bread or stirred into hot cereal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Soaking Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dairy-free, gluten-free, oil-free, plant-based, raw, soy-free, sugar-free, vegan, vegetarian, WFPB
Servings: 8
Calories: 53kcal
Author: Heather Reseck, RDN

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pitted Medjool dates packed
  • 1 cup hot tap water
  • ½ cup unsweetened plain almond milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Apple slices for serving

Instructions

  • Place dates in a small bowl and cover with hot water. Let stand about 20-30 minutes, until dates are soft.
  • Drain. If desired, save the liquid.
  • Transfer dates to a blender.
  • Add milk and salt. Process until smooth, stopping as needed to scrape down the sides.
  • If needed, add additional date soaking water or milk at a tablespoon at a time until it is a smooth dip consistency.
  • Serve at room temperature with apple slices.
  • Makes about 2 cups. Refrigerate up to 1 week. Or freeze up to 6 months.

Notes

Variations:
  • Substitute another plant milk for the almond milk.
  • Sprinkle with salt for a salted caramel flavor. 
Serving Ideas:
  • Serve with sliced apples or pears.
  • Stir into non-dairy ice cream. Or thin and drizzle.
  • Spread on toast.
  • Stir into hot cereal.
Tips:
  • This recipe works best with soft Medjool dates. Other dates may be substituted but the flavor will be less caramel-like and more liquid may be needed.
  • Unlike refined sugar, dates contain fiber, magnesium, and B vitamins. 
 
The nutrition information does not include the apple slices. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.2mg