Meaningful Eats
Easy, Dairy-Free Caramel
8 servings (2 cups)
This dairy-free caramel recipe is one you'll come back to again and again! It's rich, smooth and creamy!Plus, you only need 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to make it!
Ingredients
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 4 tablespoons vegan butter I recommend Earth Balance or Kite Hill
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup full-fat coconut milk the thick solid part
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, vegan butter, salt and coconut milk.
- Bring to a simmer over low heat, whisking constantly.
- Once the caramel is simmering, cook until slightly thickened, about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- The caramel will continue to thicken as it cools. Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. You can re-warm it slightly if you want to drizzle it.
Notes
Coconut milk: Use canned, full-fat coconut milk. NOT boxed coconut milk. Try to use the solid part of the coconut milk.
STORAGE: Refrigerate this caramel in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Re-warm it slightly in the microwave if you want to drizzle it.
Nutrition
Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 70mg | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg