Vegan Caramel Sauce
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of homemade Vegan Caramel Sauce—a dairy-free twist on a classic favorite. This easy-to-make recipe combines luscious coconut cream, brown sugar, and a hint of maple syrup for a perfectly smooth and naturally indulgent texture. Enhanced with vegan butter and a splash of vanilla, this caramel sauce delivers a decadent, buttery flavor with just a touch of salt to balance the sweetness. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the ultimate topping for ice cream, pancakes, or baked desserts—perfect for vegans and non-vegans alike. Best of all, it stores beautifully in the fridge for up to two weeks, ensuring you’ll always have a jar of caramel magic on hand!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Coconut cream (not coconut milk)
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Vegan butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the coconut cream, brown sugar, and maple syrup.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir well to dissolve the sugar.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Allow the caramel to simmer gently for 12-15 minutes. Stir frequently to ensure it doesn’t burn, and the mixture begins to thicken slightly.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vegan butter until fully melted and incorporated.
Add the vanilla extract and salt, stirring until fully combined.
Let the caramel sauce cool for 10-15 minutes to thicken further as it comes to room temperature.
Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, reheating gently if needed before use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1659 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.0 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.0 g | 430% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 849 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.5 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 174.9 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 982 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
