Ditch the sugar this Halloween and make your goodies sugar-free! 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 *

* Available at Holland & Barrett

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. Shop Food & Drink