Date Caramel
This syrupy-sweet date caramel is a refined sugar-free spread made from dried dates. Use it in oatmeal, desserts, or on toast. Vegan and gluten-free.
Servings 1 jar (~10 oz)
Calories 35kcal
Equipment
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 1⅔ cups dried pitted dates approx. 250g
- 2 cups boiling water reserve soaking water for blending or oats
- ⅛ tsp salt a pinch; optional
Instructions
- Place dates in a medium heatproof bowl and pour boiling water over the top. Let soak for 20 minutes to soften.
- Drain the dates, reserving the soaking water.
- Add the softened dates to a small food processor or high-speed blender. Start with 1 tablespoon of the reserved soaking water and blend until smooth.
- Stop and scrape down the sides as needed, adding a little more water only if necessary. You want a thick, smooth caramel—use as little water as possible for a rich texture.
- Transfer to a sealed jar and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Serve on toast with nut butter, swirl into oatmeal, or use in desserts.
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Notes
This recipe makes approximately 1¼ cups (10 fl oz / 300 ml). Each serving is about 1 tablespoon. Nutrition information is based on 20 servings.
Reserve the leftover soaked water to make Date Caramel overnight oats.
Reserve the leftover soaked water to make Date Caramel overnight oats.
Nutrition
Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.05g | Saturated Fat: 0.004g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg