Simple 4-Ingredient Date Caramel Sauce
Make a naturally sweet, vegan caramel sauce using only four ingredients. This recipe yields a smooth, creamy topping perfect for desserts or fruit.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: About 1 cup
- Category: Dessert Topping
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Place the pitted dates and hot water into a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.
- Add the vanilla extract and sea salt. Pulse a few times to combine thoroughly.
- If the sauce is too thick, add one tablespoon of hot water at a time until you reach your desired pouring consistency.
- Transfer the date caramel to an airtight container. It will thicken further as it cools.
Notes
- Use very soft, plump Medjool dates for the best, creamiest results.
- For a salted caramel flavor, increase the sea salt to 1/2 teaspoon.
- Store leftover sauce in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Warm slightly before serving if it becomes too firm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 0.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.1
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 1.5
- Cholesterol: 0
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