Desserts
Apple Stuffed Dates
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Apple Stuffed Dates taste like caramel apples but in bite sized form.
- Made with only 6 simple ingredients.
- Refined sugar free with a no sugar added option.
- Super indulgent but actually healthy.
- Dates are a great source of antioxidants and can be enjoyed daily.
- They have a natural caramel like flavor and can be used in replace of sugar.
- These dates are stuffed with cinnamon sauteed apples and topped with creamy almond butter.
- As written, this recipe is vegan, plant-based, dairy free, gluten free and grain free.
- A quick, simple and delicious dessert or sweet snack recipe!
- Check out my bacon wrapped dates or cookie dough stuffed dates for a few other recipes to try!
Ingredients And Substitutions
These are the main ingredients and substitutions for Apple Stuffed Dates. Scroll down to the recipe card for a full list of ingredients and instructions.
Use medjool dates for best results, these typically are sweeter and much softer. I love the ones from Trader Joe’s or Joolies dates that you can order from Amazon.
Green apples are going to add a sweet but tart flavor which tastes amazing inside these dates! However, you can use any color apple such as red, fuiji or gala.
The apples are sautéed in ground cinnamon and a touch of maple syrup. You may leave the maple syrup out and sub for a touch of oil, otherwise honey, agave or date syrup will work too.
These dates are topped with a candied pecan which is crunchy and perfectly sweet. You can also use a roasted or raw pecan, or opt for a different nut altogether. I’d recommend walnut or almond.
Finish these stuffed dates off with a drizzle of almond butter, or any other nut/seed butter like cashew butter, pecan butter, peanut butter, or sunflower seed butter.
How To Make
ONE: Start by sautéing the diced green apples over medium/low heat with the cinnamon and maple syrup. Let simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
TWO: Next, prepare the dates by slicing the tops, but careful not to slice all the way through. Remove the pit and discard. Arrange the rest on a plate.
THREE: Then, fill each one with 1 tbsp of sautéed apples, top with a candied pecan and drizzle with almond butter and enjoy!!
Tips And Tricks
Use medjool dates for best results, these tend to be much softer and a bit sweeter.
When removing the pit from each date, be careful not to slice all the way through, only cut it partially to remove the pit, but keep the date still intact.
How To Serve And Store
These stuffed apple dates tastes amazing warmed up, at room temperature or straight out of the fridge.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 5-7 days.
Taste And Texture
Apple Stuffed Dates taste like a caramel apple but in bite sized form.
They are chewy, soft but have a crunchy texture from the sautéed apples. They are incredibly sweet with only a touch of added sugar from the maple syrup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes absolutely! Although I personally believe the green apple adds a lovely sweet/tart flavor.
Absolutely! Opt for a seed butter like sunflower seed butter or oat butter and just leave out the nut on top.
YUP! Apple Stuffed dates are fully plant based and vegan.
Other Recipes You May Like
- Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates
- Cookie Dough Stuffed Dates
- Maple Glazed Apple Blondies
- Apple Stuffed Cinnamon Rolls
- Gluten Free Cinnamon Apple Bread
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