Soften the dates

• Place the pitted dates in a bowl and cover with hot water.
• Let them soak until soft and plump.

Blend the date caramel

• Drain the dates, keeping a little of the soaking water.
• Blend the dates with the tahini, vanilla extract and a splash of the soaking water until completely smooth and thick.
• Add the flaky sea salt and blend again.

Coat the apples

• Insert a chopstick into the top of each apple.
• Dip and roll each apple in the date caramel until fully coated.

Chill and serve

• Place the coated apples on a tray and chill until the caramel sets.
• Sprinkle with a little extra flaky sea salt before serving.