Raw Caramel Sauce

Remove the dates from the water after soaking them, but keep the water handy because you’ll need it as well.

In a food processor or good blender, process the dates until you reach a soft paste consistency. Add the coconut butter, syrup and reserved date water, 1 tablespoon at a time until it starts to come together. Add the vanilla and pulse well until it is smooth. This sauce was made for dipping, so I didn’t want it too runny. If you want this for pouring over a dish, you could add extra date water to reach your desired consistency. Enjoy!

Note: You could also substitute up to half of the maple syrup with raw honey for a healthy (and sometimes less expensive) substitute. But don’t substitute all, because the maple flavor is key for that great caramel flavor!