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Date Caramel Sauce

A rich and creamy caramel sauce made from dates, perfect for drizzling over desserts or using as a dip.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup pitted dates soaked in warm water for 10 minutes
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk or any plant-based milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional for added sweetness

Method
 

Prepare the Dates
  1. Soak the pitted dates in warm water for about 10 minutes to soften them.
Blend the Sauce
  1. In a blender, combine the soaked dates, coconut milk, vanilla extract, sea salt, and maple syrup. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Heat the Sauce
  1. Transfer the blended mixture to a saucepan and heat over low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving. Drizzle over desserts or use as a dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat gently before serving.

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