Easy Date Caramel

Date caramel can be used in many different ways. You can use it as a dip for apples or other fresh fruits for a simple sweet snack. It can also be used in many recipes in place of a sweetener or caramel spread. For example, you can make this caramel Frappuccino, date caramel pecan pie, or make caramel chocolate cups similar to these ones. You can also use it as a sweetener in oatmeal. The possibilities are endless!

I recommend using Medjool dates for the best results. These have a sweet caramel-like flavor and will be easier to blend.

This depends on the dryness of your dates, and the strength of your blender or food processor. If using soft Medjool dates in a good blender or food processor, you don’t need to soak the dates. If your dates are very dry, you might need to soak them for one hour in hot water before blending them into a date caramel.

Yes! Date caramel can be made with another plant-based milk of choice. Oat milk, almond milk and cashew milk would all work. This will slightly change the flavor of the caramel, so make sure to use a plant-based milk that you enjoy. You could also use water, but the caramel will be less creamy as a result.

This recipe creates a thick, but spreadable date caramel. You can easily add more liquid to create a thinner caramel. You could easily turn it into a caramel sauce, which could be drizzled on top of ice cream and drinks, like this caramel Frappuccino.

Store date caramel in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Yes! Date caramel can be stored in the freezer, in an airtight container for up to 3 months. You can let it thaw in the fridge overnight and stir it before using.