4- ingredient date caramel

Calling all caramel lovers! This foolproof recipe for 4-Ingredient Date Caramel - a healthier, more natural alternative to traditional caramel - is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. This delicious treat is not only incredibly easy to make, but it's also gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free!

In just 10 minutes, you can whip up a batch of this versatile date caramel that's sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Drizzle it over your morning oats, swirl it into your afternoon smoothie, or use it as a dip for fresh apple slices – the possibilities are endless!

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Tips for making This Simple Date Caramel:

• Use Medjool Dates, Not Noor Dates

  • This recipe call for Medjool dates, which are larger than Noor dates. If you choose to use Noor dates instead, you’ll need to use more of them to acheive the desired consistency. I haven’t personally tried this recipe with Noor dates, so you may need to experiment a bit to get the right texture.

• Avoid High Heat

  • It’s crucial to keep the heat at medium or below when making this date caramel. Higher heat can cause the caramel to burn and stick to the pot, ruining the texture and flavor.

• Don’t Overcook

  • The date caramel will continue to thicken as it cools, as it’s important not to heat it for too long.

• Use Nut Milk, Not Dairy

  • I’ve only ever used nut mil, never dairy milk. You’re welcome to experiment with other milk alternatives, but I can't vouch for the results of using dairy milk. I prefer almond milk for this recipe.

• Incorporate Arrowroot Flour

  • The arrowroot flour helps thicken the date caramel and gives it a more authentic caramel-like texture.

• Constant Stirring

  • Be sure to constantly stir the caramel while it's on the heat to avoid burning and sticking.

• Proper Storage

  • Store your date caramel in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

• Enjoy Your Date Caramel

  • Enjoy your homemade date caramel with fresh apple slices, on toast, pancakes, or waffles, drizzled on yogurt, chia pudding, oats, or ice cream, or even in Homemade Samoas.

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4-Ingredient Date Caramel

Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Total time: 10 minutes

ingredients:

• 10 Medjool dates, pitted

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup milk of choice

• 1 1/2 Tbsp arrowroot flour

directions:

1. Add the pitted Medjool dates, vanilla extract, and milk of choice to a blender. Blend until smooth.

2. Transfer the date caramel mixture to a saucepan.

3. Whisk in the arrowroot flour.

4. Heat the mixture on medium low heat, stirring constantly, until it starts to thicken, about 5 minutes.

5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the date caramel cool.

6. Enjoy :)