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Medjool Date Caramel

medjool date caramel

Medjool Date Caramel Sauce | Easy Vegan Refined Sugar-Free Caramel 

Make a naturally sweet and creamy homemade caramel with just a few simple ingredients. This plant-based Medjool date caramel sauce combines Natural Delights Medjool dates, almond butter, vanilla, maple syrup, and a touch of sea salt for a delicious spread or dip that’s perfect with apples, crackers, toast, and more. Easy to prepare and free from refined sugars, this versatile recipe is a delicious way to enjoy the natural sweetness of dates any time of day. 
Prep Time
7 min
Yield
3-4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups pitted Natural Delights Medjool Dates
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 4 - 5 teaspoons water, as needed
  • Pinch of sea salt

Preparation

Add Medjool dates to a blender and pulse 5 - 6 times to chop up the dates. **If your blender isn't strong, I suggest soaking the dates in hot water for 30 minutes before blending.

Add the remaining ingredients and blend in 30-40 second increments about 4 - 5 times, making sure to scrape down the sides of the blender between blends.

If you desire a thinner consistency, you can add more water by the tablespoon and give it a quick pulse to incorporate and recheck desired consistency.

Keep refrigerated for up to two weeks. Bring to room temperature to serve.

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*While Medjool dates are high in natural sugars, they are low on the glycemic index thanks to a balanced amount of soluble fiber. The complex carbohydrates found in Medjool dates are digested at a slower rate, making them a source of dietary fiber and releasing energy to the body over a longer period of time.