Date Caramel
Adapted from: https://minimalistbaker.com/how-to-make-date-caramel/

20 fresh medjool dates

1/4-1/2  teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1 tablespoons coconut oil

3 tablespoons water from soaking the dates

The key to this recipe is to have a food processor that has a heavy base and a strong enough motor that will handle the stickiness of the dates.  This is the one I like.

If dates are soft and sticky, there is no need to soak them.  Remove the pits. If they are a bit dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes. Drain, but reserve the liquid. You're going to use this in the recipe and you can also use it in smoothies.

Add all ingredients into a food processor and process until the caramel is soft and smooth. This takes about 5 minutes.

*This caramel can be scooped into balls, and frozen, then dipped in Three-Ingredient Chocolate. Store in fridge.