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HEALTHY CARAMEL-Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free

Caramel made from medjool dates and almond butter. Use as a dip for caramel apples or in candy bar/ baked goods recipes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Course Dessert, dressings/ dips
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • 1 Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 12 large medjool dates
  • 3/4 cup cup boiling hot water
  • 1/4 cup raw almond butter or cashew butter
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla bean powder or sub 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • 1. Remove pits from dates and place in a bowl. Bring water to a boil and pour boiling water over the dates. Soak the dates for 10 minutes to soften.
  • 2. Add soaked dates plus the water to a blender along with the almond butter and vanilla powder. Blend until smooth. Serve right away with sliced apples or use in baked goods/ candy bar recipes. Keep in fridge for 1 week.
Keyword candy, caramel, dairy free, dates, dessert, refined sugar free, sweets