Classic Caramel Date Slice Recipe (2024)

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This Classic Caramel Date Slice recipe is a delicious chewy slice which makes a great afternoon tea treat!

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This recipe comes from an old newspaper cut out in a cook book my Mum gave me years ago. Judging from the yellowed paper and my ‘artwork’ on the corner of the page, I’m going to say that it’s a good 30 + years old.

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We re-discovered this recipe a few weeks ago when we were on the hunt for a ‘yellow’ cake recipe. We discovered it just at the right time, as we had some Medjool Dates which needed to be used after Mr 8 had decided he no longer enjoyed them as a treat – although he has been eating them for the past 3 years….

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The key to getting the ‘caramel’ into this slice is making sure that you cook the butter and sugar long enough that the sugar has completely dissolved and the mixture has turned a caramel brown colour. After baking you are left with a chewy and sweet slice that is best cut into ‘fingers’ and goes perfectly with an afternoon cup of tea.

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Tips for Making this Caramel Date Slice:

  • Make sure that you cut your slice while it is still warm in the baking tin. Please then allow it to cool completely in the tin before transferring to a container to store, this will help it to ‘set’.
  • You can use pitted dates in this recipe instead of Medjool Dates.
  • It’s important to cook the butter and sugar until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture has turned a lovely ‘caramel’ colour.
  • This slice is best stored in an airtight container in the pantry for up to one week.

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Classic Caramel Date Slice Recipe

This Classic Caramel Date Slice Recipe is an easy dessert or sweet treat! It requires just a few pantry ingredients and takes no time to put together. Both regular and Thermomix instructions are included.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Equipment

  • 28 x 18cm slice tin

Ingredients

  • 125 grams butter
  • 125 grams caster sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup self raising flour
  • ¾ cup chopped medjool dates approximately 15 dates
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Pre-heat your oven to 180 degrees celsius.

  • Line an 18 x 28cm slice tin with baking paper and set aside until needed.

  • Cut the butter into cubes and place it into a large saucepan (you want it to be big enough to hold all of your ingredients) which has been heated over a medium heat. Add the caster sugar and stir continuoulsy for 4 - 5 minutes or until the mixture begins to bubble rapidly and has turned a lovely golden brown colour. Remove from the stove and allow to cool for 5 minutes.

  • Place the egg into a cup and gently beat with a fork. Add the vanilla extract and stir before pouring into your saucepan and stir to combine.

  • Working quickly, add the self raising flour, salt and chopped dates. Stir to combine.

  • Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking tin and place into your preheated oven to cook for 20 - 25 minutes or until golden on top and cooked through when tested with a skewer.

  • Carefully remove the baking tin from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes before carefully slicing into fingers while the slice is still hot.

  • Once the slice has completely cooled, remove from the tin and enjoy.

Thermomix Instructions

  • Pre-heat your oven to 180 degrees celsius and line an 18 x 28cm slice tin with baking paper.

  • Place the butter and caster sugar into your Thermomiw bowl and cook for 4 minutes, 80 degrees, speed 2.

  • Add the dates which have had the pip removed and mix 2 - 3 times using the 1 sec turbo function until chopped to your liking.

  • Scrape down the sides of your Thermomix bowl and add the egg, vanilla extract, self raising flour and salt. Mix for 10 seconds, speed 4, REVERSE to combine.

  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix for a further 5 seconds, speed 4 on REVERSE.

  • Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking tin and place into your preheated oven to cook for 20 - 25 minutes or until golden on top and cooked through when tested with a skewer.

  • Carefully remove the baking tin from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes before carefully slicing into fingers while the slice is still hot.

  • Once the slice has completely cooled, remove from the tin and enjoy.

Notes

You can use pitted dates in this recipe instead of Medjool Dates.

It's important to cook the butter and sugar until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture has turned a lovely 'caramel' colour.

This slice is best stored in an airtight container in the pantry for up to one week.

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 38IUCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.2mg

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Comments

  1. Mariah

    Make sure your sugar mixture a) doesnt crystalize when cooling and b) cools down completely before you put the egg in…….scrambled egg in hot sugar is not a fun afternoon.

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  2. JJ

    Classic Caramel Date Slice Recipe (7)
    really nice, one thing I’d do next time is transfer the melted butter and sugar to a glass bowl to cool for 5 minutes, as if you leave it in the saucepan the sugar hardens like soft toffee in oil and you have to break it up.

    Reply

  3. Sandy Toth

    If you love crystalized ginger(100gm diced) can be added to the recipe and 1/2 -1 tsp ginger powder and some all spice. An elderly lady gave me her version

    Reply

  4. Kate

    This recipe sounds delish! But Medjool dates can be quite expensive! Would love to know, if this recipe will turn out just as good in the end, if I were to use normal dried dates instead? Which are alot more easily accessible & more affordable!
    Thankyou

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    • Lauren Matheson

      Hi Kate you can use pitted dates, I’d suggest soaking them in boiling water for 10/15 minutes first.

      Reply

  5. Glenys Zawada

    I love all your recipes. I am just a simple cook, not very good one, but I love trying your recipes and I write them out and keep in folders. Thankyou from Glenys

    Reply

  6. Kate

    Classic Caramel Date Slice Recipe (8)
    I’ve just made this, it was very thick and hard to spread. Will have to try again as I don’t think I cooked the butter and sugar long enough, I used the thermomix recipe and followed it without any changes. Will see what it’s like out of the oven.

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    • Kate

      Classic Caramel Date Slice Recipe (9)
      I tried again in the thermomix (tm5) and tried cooking it for longer to get it caramel coloured to no avail. My husband loves it though so I might just have to try the traditional way, maybe using the thermomix to chop the dates. Will try medjool dates next time too.

      Reply

  7. Suzanne

    Can this slice be frozen?

    Reply

    • Lauren Matheson

      Hi Suzanne, it sure can 🙂

      Reply

  8. Subrata Chakrabarti .

    Classic Caramel Date Slice Recipe (10)
    Wonderful .

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  9. Tamara Breadon

    Hi just wondering if this would work with a straight swap of GF flour?

    Reply

    • Lauren Matheson

      I haven’t tried it GF, it should be ok though.

      Reply

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Classic Caramel Date Slice Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Do Medjool dates taste like caramel? ›

Sweet, caramel-y, soft and gooey, medjool dates taste like a candy (literally)! How would you describe a medjool date?!

Why did my caramel slice curdle? ›

It depends if it is curdled because your dairy was spoiled, the sugar crystallized or the fat separated.

Does caramel slice contain nuts? ›

May contain traces of Egg, Lupin, Sesame Seeds, Peanuts and Tree nuts. Also contains sulphites.

Are Medjool dates too high in sugar? ›

However, medjool dates are high in calories, so consuming them beyond moderate amounts may lead to weight gain. Medjool dates mostly contain carbohydrates, the majority of which are sugars. This may cause people who are trying to regulate their blood sugar, such as those with diabetes, some concern.

What happens when you eat Medjool dates? ›

Medjool dates can help you increase the potassium in your diet, supporting these nervous system functions. The B vitamins in Medjool dates, such as pantothenic acid, folate, and niacin, help manage the metabolic processes that convert food to energy. Research shows this can help fight tiredness and fatigue.

How to cut caramel slices without cracking? ›

To slice neatly, remove from the fridge 5 minutes before cutting. Run knife under warm (not hot) water, wipe dry then cut quickly. For very neat slices, clean knife between each cut - I did this for the photos. Don't make the knife too hot otherwise the chocolate melts when you cut it and smears into the caramel.

What are the brown bits when making caramel? ›

This can happen if sugar crystals form on the sides of the saucepan or if the sugar syrup is mixed too much while cooking. Adjust the Heat: If the caramel cooked at a high heat, causing it to crystallize or burn, lower the heat for future batches.

Can you use milk instead of heavy cream in caramel? ›

You can use whole milk, almond milk, or evaporated milk in place of heavy cream. You'll need to cook it for a couple more minutes longer after you add it so it can thicken up a bit. Try adding vanilla extract to your caramel sauce for a boosted flavor.

What Flavour is Medjool date? ›

Medjool. Also known as the California date, the Medjool is one of the worlds most popular date variety. With a thick outer-skin and deep brown colour, it is easy to identify with its large elongated shape and pointed end. Plump, moist and luscious, it has a distinctive caramel taste with hints of vanilla flavour.

What are caramel tasting dates? ›

Barhi Dates

They have a rich caramel flavor and a soft, chewy texture, and are probably unlike any dates you've ever had before; melt in your mouth this-isn't-candy-but-it-should-be goodness. They are more rounded in shape and almost like a bite sized piece of caramel candy.

What is so special about Medjool dates? ›

In addition to their critical nutrients, Medjool dates with are rich with another mega-healthy component: antioxidants! Though invisible to the naked eye, phenolic compounds like flavonoids, polyphenols, procyanidins, and sinapic acid all lie within each wrinkly fruit.

Do Medjool dates taste different than regular dates? ›

Medjool dates are known for their bright, sweet flavor. They are soft, sticky, and chewy, making for a sweet afternoon snack. Deglet Noor dates, on the other hand, feature a more robust, honey-like flavor.

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