Date caramel
Soak dates in ⅓ cup hot water, for about 10 minutes. Then, place in a blender with vanilla, salt and blend until smooth. Add more water if needed.
Apple galette
Preheat the oven to 400F.
Roll the dough into a 12 inch circle. Spread 2-3 tbsp of date caramel leaving 2 inch border all around.
Arrange sliced apples on top and lightly brush with date caramel.
Gently fold the edges of the dough over the filling, overlapping the dough as necessary.
Brush the crust edges with egg wash and sprinkle the crust and apples with coconut or coarse sugar.
Bake until the crust is golden brown, about 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before slicing.
*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.
