Description
This Salted Date Caramel is a luscious, vegan caramel sauce made from natural ingredients like medjool dates and full-fat coconut milk. Sweetened naturally and enriched with a hint of vanilla and salt, it offers a creamy texture perfect for drizzling over oatmeal, smoothies, or using as a dip for fruits and vegan desserts.
Ingredients
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Salted Date Caramel Ingredients
- 15 medjool dates, pits removed
- ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Soak Dates: Place the pitted medjool dates in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let them soak for at least 15 minutes to soften, which helps achieve a smooth texture when blending.
- Blend: Drain the dates and add them to a high-speed blender along with the full-fat coconut milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy, frequently scraping the sides to ensure everything is evenly blended. Adjust the consistency by adding more dates if you want it thicker or more coconut milk if you prefer it thinner.
- Refrigerate to Thicken: Transfer the caramel to a container and refrigerate until it thickens to your desired consistency. Use it as a vegan caramel dip, drizzle over oatmeal or smoothies, or incorporate it into vegan cookies and brownies for added natural sweetness and flavor.
Notes
- The soaking step is important to soften the dates for a smooth blend.
- Adjust consistency with more dates or coconut milk based on your preference.
- Store the caramel in the refrigerator and consume within 1 week for optimal freshness.
- This recipe is naturally vegan and dairy-free.
- Medjool dates are recommended for their soft texture and rich sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
Keywords: Salted date caramel, vegan caramel sauce, dairy-free caramel, natural sweetener, date caramel dip, vegan dessert sauce
