--- title: Pistachio Date Caramel Apples with Dark Chocolate description: The classic caramel apple got a glow-up--made with medjool dates, pistachio butter, and dark chocolate that makes for a better-for-you fall treat! Gluten-free, Dairy-free, and Vegan. image: https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/date%20apple%20copy%203.jpg --- [![Joolies California Superfruit](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_logo_tm11.png)](https://joolies.com/) - [Shop](https://joolies.com/collections/all) - [Find Us](https://joolies.com/pages/find-us) - [Recipes & More](https://blog.joolies.com/) - [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) - [Company News](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/company-news) - [Healthy Living](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/healthy-living) - [Dates 101](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dates-101) - [Our Dates](https://joolies.com/pages/our-dates) - [Sustainability](https://go.joolies.com/sustainability) - [Our Story](https://joolies.com/pages/our-story) - [Wholesale](https://go.joolies.com/wholesale) [![julies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/Joolies_June_2019/Images/logo.svg)](https://joolies.com/) ![organic medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/Scree8oluynshot_111.png) # Date Book [All](https://blog.joolies.com/) [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) [Company News](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/company-news) [Healthy Living](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/healthy-living) [Dates 101](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dates-101) # Pistachio Date Caramel Apples with Dark Chocolate 4 Minute Read Tags: [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) [Vegan](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/vegan) [Vegetarian](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/vegetarian) [Gluten-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/gluten-free) [Dairy-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dairy-free) [Soy-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/soy-free) [Egg-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/egg-free) [Peanut-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/peanut-free) [Snack](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/snack) [Dessert](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dessert) Written by [Abby](https://blog.joolies.com/author/abby) ![medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/date%20apple%20copy%203.jpg) *The classic caramel apple got a glow-up--made with medjool dates, pistachio butter, and silky dark chocolate that makes for a better-for-you fall treat! Gluten-free, Dairy-free, and Vegan.* Fall just got a whole lot sweeter thanks to the viral date caramel apple – it tastes like a caramel apple, looks like a caramel apple, but its SO MUCH better for you! Of course we had to be a little extra so partnered with our besties, [Pistakio](https://pistakio.co/products/crunchy-pistachio-spread), to bring you the delectable Pistachio Date Caramel Apples with Dark Chocolate–our better-for-you twist on the classic caramel apple. ![medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_1319.jpg?width=937&height=1406&name=IMG_1319.jpg) We are kicking the traditional caramel sauce to the curb and using delicious, naturally sweet medjool dates! Known for their soft, plump texture and caramel flavor, dates make for the perfect chewy caramel moment in every bite. Beyond tasting absolutely sumptuous, medjool dates bring potassium, fiber, antioxidants and more to the party--so every bite feels indulgent and nourishing. Each juicy apple is layered with caramel-y [Joolies medjool dates](https://joolies.com/collections/all), [Pistakio crunchy pistachio spread,](https://pistakio.co/products/crunchy-pistachio-spread) and draped in decadent dark chocolate, making for the ultimate sweet and salty snack that's gluten-free and dairy-free! Perfect for cozy fall afternoon, a festive party, if you love date bark, you’re gonna eat this one up (no literally)🤭  ![medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_1318.jpeg?width=1320&height=1810&name=IMG_1318.jpeg)   ## Ingredients you'll need: 1. 1. [Joolies Organic Medjool Dates](https://joolies.com/collections/all/products/organic-medjool-dates-pack-of-two-whole-12oz-bags) - Medjool dates are the sole ingredient needed to make our decadent caramel layer. Whether you're team pitted or whole, both work equally as delicious and still give you all the [amazing benefits of dates](https://blog.joolies.com/9-reasons-to-eat-medjool-dates-every-day)!  2. [**Pistakio Crunchy Pistachio Spread**](https://pistakio.co/products/crunchy-pistachio-spread) - Made with crushed roasted pistachios and crispy quinoa puffs, [Pistakio](https://pistakio.co/products/crunchy-pistachio-spread) crunchy pistachio spread is rich, nutty, the perfect balance of creamy and crunchy, and pure pistachio bliss. 3. **Honeycrisp Apples** - The tartness to sweetness ratio in honeycrisp apples is just perfect but feel free to use your favorite kind of crisp apple like granny smith, pink lady, golden delicious, etc. 4. **Dark Chocolate** - We recommend using a dark chocolate without fillers or artificial sweeteners (it takes longer to melt and isn't great for your body either) like [Hu Kitchen,](https://hukitchen.com/)or [Alter Eco](https://thrivemarket.com/p/alter-eco-deep-dark-sea-salt-organic-chocolate). 5. **Pistachios** - This [nutrient-dense nut](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4890834/) adds a great crunchy topping and a bright color pop of green!  If you make this viral date caramel apple, be sure to tag us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jooliesdates/) and [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/jooliesdates/overview/) so we can see all your date-able date recipe recreations! And you can always comment below!  ## More Date-able Desserts You'll Love: - - [Air Fryer Date S'mores](https://blog.joolies.com/air-fryer-date-smores) - [Almond Joy Stuffed Dates](https://blog.joolies.com/almond-joy-stuffed-dates) - [Snicker's Stuffed Dates](https://blog.joolies.com/snickers-stuffed-dates) - [No Bake Samoa Cookies](https://blog.joolies.com/5-ingredient-no-bake-samoa-cookies) - [Take 5 Stuffed Dates](https://blog.joolies.com/take-5-stuffed-dates) - [Lazy Chocolate Turtles](https://blog.joolies.com/lazy-chocolate-turtles) ![PISTAKIO-DATE-CARAMEL-APPLE-PIN](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PISTAKIO-DATE-CARAMEL-APPLE-PIN.jpg?width=488&height=1220&name=PISTAKIO-DATE-CARAMEL-APPLE-PIN.jpg)   ## Pistachio Date Caramel Apples with Dark Chocolate Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan - prep time: 10 minutes - chill time: 60 minutes - total time: 70 minutes **Servings: 1**   **INGREDIENTS:** - 1 Honeycrisp apple - 10 [Joolies dates](https://joolies.com/collections/all/products/organic-medjool-dates-whole-2-pack), pitted - [Pistakio Crunchy Pistachio Spread](https://pistakio.co/products/crunchy-pistachio-spread) - 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips  - pistachios, crushed   **DIRECTIONS:** 1. Start by prepping your dates — pit them, then line them up side by side on a sheet of plastic wrap. 2. Lay a piece of parchment paper over them and gently roll with a rolling pin until they’re as flat as you can get them. (Think of it like a sweet, sticky blanket for your apple!) 3. Remove the parchment and place your apple right in the center. Use the plastic wrap to help you wrap the dates tightly around the apple, pressing with your hands until it’s fully covered and smooth. Stick a popsicle stick into the top and set it aside. 4. Spoon or drizzle crunchy pistachio spread all over the date-covered apple, letting it coat evenly. Use a wire rack to let it drip off, if desired. Set this in the fridge for 15 minutes. 5. While the pistachio spread sets, melt your chocolate. Coat the apple in the dark chocolate (you can do this over the wire rack or use a big bowl to dip the apple. Sprinkle crushed pistachios over the top before it sets! 6. Place the caramel apple in the fridge to set (approx. 1 hour). Finally, slice it up and enjoy a delicious, better-for-you caramel apple!   [DOWNLOAD RECIPE](https://go.joolies.com/pistachio-date-caramel-apples-with-dark-chocolate-download) [BUY NOW ONLINE](https://joolies-dates.myshopify.com/cart/44997410292031:1?channel=buy_button) ## Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest promotions, recipes, date-ing tips and giveaway opportunities! ### Subscribe Here! ![organic medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png) - [Shop](https://joolies.com/collections/all) - [Find Us](https://joolies.com/pages/find-us) - [Our Dates](https://joolies.com/pages/our-dates) - [Our Story](https://joolies.com/pages/our-story) - [Press](https://go.joolies.com/press) - [Wholesale](https://joolies.com/pages/wholesale) - [Blog](https://blog.joolies.com/) - GET IN TOUCH Grown \[with love\] under the California sun 🌴☀️ Path Copy@3x Created with Sketch. ![date](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/5221331/Joolies_June_2019/Images/date-new_250x250.png) [![Joolies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png)](https://joolies.com/collections/frontpage/products/whole) [![Joolies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png)](https://joolies.com/collections/frontpage/products/datesyrup) [![Joolies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png)](https://joolies.com/collections/frontpage/products/pitted) [Shop Now](https://joolies.com/products/whole) [info@joolies.com](mailto:info@joolies.com) © 2020. 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We are kicking the traditional caramel sauce to the curb and using delicious, naturally sweet medjool dates! Known for their soft, plump texture and caramel flavor, dates make for the perfect chewy caramel moment in every bite. Beyond tasting absolutely sumptuous, medjool dates bring potassium, fiber, antioxidants and more to the party--so every bite feels indulgent and nourishing. Each juicy apple is layered with caramel-y Joolies medjool dates, crunchy Pistakio butter, and draped in decadent dark chocolate, making for the ultimate sweet and salty snack that's gluten-free and dairy-free! Perfect for cozy fall afternoon, a festive party, if you love date bark, you’re gonna eat this one up (no literally)🤭 Ingredients you'll need: Joolies Organic Medjool Dates Medjool dates are the sole ingredient needed to make our decadent caramel layer. Whether you're team pitted or whole, both work equally as delicious and still give you all the amazing benefits of dates! 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