Healthy Date Caramel Apple Dip is the perfect fall snack! It's simple, easy, and made with only 4 ingredients.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
This is the PERFECT healthy alternative! I promise it tastes JUST LIKE the caramel dip in the store. (But less sugar, and more fiber!)
If you have kids, or if you love snacking, you need this healthy caramel sauce in your fridge at ALL times. It's guaranteed to satisfy any sweet cravings!!
🍴Ingredient Notes
- Medjool Dates
- Boiling Water
- Salt
- Maple Syrup - You can sub with honey.
🍴Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: Remove the Pit
Start by removing the pit from each date.
Step 2: Soak Dates
Place the pitted dates in a small bowl and pour over the boiling water. Let soak for 10 minutes.
Step 3: Blend Soaked Dates
Then add the soaked dates and the water into a high-speed blender. Blend on low until it's a creamy paste.
Step 4: Simmer Caramel Mixture
Transfer the date mixture into a small saucepan with maple syrup and salt. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally with a whisk.
Step 5: Refrigerate Date Mixture
Finally, transfer the date caramel to a small bowl and refrigerate until you're ready to serve!
Expert Tips
- Continue stirring with a whisk while the caramel is simmering on low to ensure it cooks evenly and doesn't burn.
- If you're having trouble blending the dates, add a little extra water. It should blend easily on a low setting.
How to store leftovers
I store my leftover sauce in an airtight glass Tupperware container! It will last about 5 days in the refrigerator. You can also use mason jars!
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Healthy Date Caramel Apple Dip (Dairy-Free!)
Equipment
- 1 Small Sauce Pan
Ingredients
- 10 Pitted Medjool Dates
- 1 Cup Boiling Filtered Water
- 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Start by removing the pit from each date. Place the pitted dates in a small bowl and pour over the boiling water. Let soak for 10 minutes.
- Then add the soaked dates and the water into a high-speed blender. Blend on low until it's a creamy paste.
- Transfer the date mixture into a small saucepan with maple syrup and salt. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally with a whisk.
- Finally, transfer the date caramel to a small bowl and refrigerate until you're ready to serve!
Notes
- After the dates have soaked, you will add the dates & the water into the blender.
- Make sure to remove the pits from you dates before soaking them!
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Patricia
I tried to make this and it didn’t seem to make enough to work in my blender. I was wondering if I was supposed to use the water that I soaked the dates in as well.
Thank you for your help in advance!
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Hi Patricia! Sorry for the confusion, I just updated the post to be more specific. The water and the dates should go in the blender! It will create a creamy mixture which will then be boiled down.
Mel
Such a yummy snack! I tastes just like caramel!