To celebrate the arrival of autumn, I have made caramel apples. This recipe has a twist though. The caramel is made from dates! I know what your thinking. You say to yourself. "how can that be?" I too said the same thing, but it does work and it tastes fantastic! These caramel apples will be the healthiest ones you'll ever eat! So live it up!
This recipe was adapted from Vegan Health & Fitness magazine.
Makes 4 medium apples.
Ingredients for caramel:
4 organic apples
17 organic dates, pitted and cut into small pieces
1/3 cup organic coconut oil, melted
2 t organic cinnamon
2 T organic agave
Method:
Wash and dry 4 apples. I used branches from my apple trees for the sticks that are inserted in the top of the apples.
Blend dates, oil, cinnamon, and agave in a food processor or blender until smooth and has a thick consistency.
Cover apples completely with the caramel. I used a small flat edge spatula to do this. Set aside, and make chocolate sauce.
Ingredients for chocolate sauce:
3 T organic raw cacao
2 T organic agave
1/4 T organic coconut oil, melted
2 cups chopped walnuts
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, mix thoroughly.
Drizzle chocolate sauce over the caramel apples, then roll in nuts.
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