Caramel Apples – Vegan And Refined Sugar-Free

• 1 1/2 cups packed medjool dates, pitted (about 15 dates)
• 2 tablespoons cashew butter (can sub nut-butter of choice)
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk, I used soy
• 1 tablespoon hot water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon mesquite powder
• 6 small apples
• 2 cups topping of choice such as chopped nuts or shredded coconut

1. If your dates feel really dry and stiff, pre-soak them in hot water for 10 minutes to soften.
2. Combine the dates, cashew butter, salt, dairy-free milk, water, and vanilla into a food processor and run until smooth. You may need to stop the processor to scrape down the sides.
3. Transfer date-caramel mixture to a bowl. You can try to dip and roll around the apples or just spread the caramel on with a knife or rubber spatula.
4. Roll the caramel-coated apple into a shallow bowl of chopped nuts and enjoy! Store apples in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

dates, cashew butter, salt, nondairy milk, water, vanilla, mesquite powder, apples, topping of choice

Taken from food52.com/recipes/68539-caramel-apples-vegan-and-refined-sugar-free (may not work)