Easy, 1-ingredient caramel made with creamy puréed dates. A versatile, naturally sweetened, raw caramel perfect for adding caramel flavor to a variety of dishes.
Add pitted dates to a food processor or high-speed blender (in my experience, a food processor works best to get a creamy texture without having to add much water).
Pulse/mix on low until small bits remain. Then stream in hot water while the blender is on until a paste is made. You will need to scrape down the sides and encourage it along periodically.
Be sure to only add enough water to form a paste - too much and it will be too liquidy. Amount will depend on your machine and size/moistness of dates.
Leave as is, or add a pinch of salt to enhance flavor (optional). Will keep covered in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks, and often more.
It also makes a wonderful natural sweetener in dishes like oatmeal and milkshakes.
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*This recipe is not my original idea, but rather one that I've adapted from other brilliant recipe creators. *Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients.