5-Minute Date Paste Caramel

Jar of date paste with dates in the background.

This quick and easy Date Paste Caramel comes together in less than 5 minutes and is the perfect healthy, fiber-packed sweetener that's delicious in desserts, oatmeal and baked goods!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword Dates, dessert recipe, easy dessert

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 100kcal

Author Lauren McNeill, RD

Equipment

1 High speed blender or food processor

Ingredients

1½ cups pitted dates See notes
1 cup water

Instructions

Add all ingredients to the food processor or high speed blender and blend until super smooth, which usually takes 3-4 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.

Notes

I've tested this recipe using both Medjool dates and Deglet Noor dates.

I won't lie, the Medjool dates definitely make for a slightly smoother date paste, but the Deglet Noor dates will also work. If you're using them, I recommend soaking them in water for about 4 hours before making the date paste to soften them.

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