Are you ready for a sweet, healthy treat that will make your taste buds dance? Introducing our delicious salted date caramel sauce. Made with all-natural ingredients, this caramel sauce is perfect for drizzling over ice cream, dipping apple slices into, or adding a fun twist to your favourite treats. The best part? Dates are packed with fibre and nutrients that are great for growing kids. So, let’s get cooking and whip up a batch of this scrumptious caramel sauce!
Fun fact
Did you know that a date tree can produce upward of 10,000 dates in one harvest?
Salted Date Caramel Sauce
Ingredients
- 3 Medjool dates, pits removed
- 2/3 cup (160 mL) water
- 1 tsp (5 mL) butter
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Nutrition
Per serving:
- calories98
- protein1 g
- total fat1 g
- sat. fat1 g
- carbohydrates23 g
- sugars19 g
- fibre2 g
- sodium69 mg
Directions
01
In small saucepan over medium heat, add dates and water. Bring to a low boil and cook until dates have softened and are starting to break apart, 5 to 10 minutes. Add butter and salt (if using). Pour into blender and purée until smooth. Store in heatproof jar, let cool, then store in fridge for up to a week.
02
Serve with sliced fruit, ice cream, yogurt, or even on your oatmeal in the morning.
Chelsea Gough is a Vancouver-based recipe developer, stylist, and proud mom of two girls. She is a lover of good food, good times, and beautiful spaces. Reach her at rawstylebychels@gmail.com
