Vegan Date Caramel Sauce
Date Caramel Sauce is rich, silky, and made with just 4 ingredients and minimal effort. All you need are pitted dates, dairy-free milk, sea salt, and vanilla. Whip up a batch and serve with quick breads or fruit, or gift it to family and friends.
Servings: 1 cup
Ingredients
- 12 oz pitted medjool dates (about 15-18 dates)
- 2 cups boiling water
- ½-1 cup alternative milk of choice
- ½ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
Instructions
- Soften dates - In a mixing bowl, add dates and boiling water. Cover and allow the dates to soften for 30 minutes or longer if the dates are very dry.
- Mix ingredients - Drain the dates and transfer to a blender or food processor. Add half a cup of alternative milk or choice, sea salt, and vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract. Pulse until completely smooth. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add more milk and blend. Transfer to an airtight container, refrigerate, and enjoy within 2 weeks.
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