Raw Caramel Sauce

• 8 whole Medjool Dates, Soaked In Just Enough Water To Cover For 30 Minutes
• 13 cups Plus 1 Tablespoon Raw Maple Syrup
• 1 Tablespoon Raw Coconut Butter
• 3 Tablespoons Date Water
• 1- 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract

1. Remove the dates from the water after soaking them, but keep the water handy because youll need it as well.
2. In a food processor or good blender, process the dates until you reach a soft paste consistency.
3. Add the coconut butter, syrup and reserved date water, 1 tablespoon at a time until it starts to come together.
4. Add the vanilla and pulse well until it is smooth.
5. This sauce was made for dipping, so I didnt want it too runny.
6. If you want this for pouring over a dish, you could add extra date water to reach your desired consistency.
7. Enjoy!
8. Note: You could also substitute up to half of the maple syrup with raw honey for a healthy (and sometimes less expensive) substitute.
9. But dont substitute all, because the maple flavor is key for that great caramel flavor!

dates, maple syrup, coconut butter, water, vanilla

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/special-dietary-needs/sugar-free/raw-caramel-sauce/ (may not work)