Ditch the sugar this Halloween and make your goodies sugar-free!
Step 1
Soak the dates in 230ml boiling water for at least 10 minutes, then whizz up in a blender with a pinch of Himalayan salt until a smooth paste has formed.
Try our take on traditional Toffee Apples, made with sticky dates for a delicious and virtuous taste of salted caramel.
Serves 3
Ingredients
- 3 apples
- 3 sticks
- 250g divine dates *
- 230ml boiling water
- 50g chopped nuts * (or topping of choice)
- Pinch of Pink Himalayan Salt *
Method
Step 1
Soak the dates in 230ml boiling water for at least 10 minutes, then whizz up in a blender with a pinch of Himalayan salt until a smooth paste has formed.
Step 2
Insert sticks into the stem side of the apples and dip into the date paste until fully covered. Coat in chopped nuts or your topping of choice, then refrigerate for a few hours to firm the caramel before serving.
