In a bowl, combine chopped Medjool dates with boiling water . Let it sit for a few minutes until the dates soften.
Add softened butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. Add half an egg (whisked) and mix well with the date mixture.
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients.
Grease a ramekin or a small baking dish. Pour the batter into the prepared dish.
Bake in the preheated oven/airfryer for approximately 20-25 minutes or until the pudding is set and golden brown.
Salted Caramel Sauce
In the microwave, melt butter, maple syrup, dark brown sugar, cream, Vanilla bourbon, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth. (Heat in 15 sec intervals).
Poke holes in the pudding using a fork then pour half the caramel on the hot baked pudding.
Allow the pudding to cool for a few minutes. Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce over the top.Serve warm and enjoy!
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