Searching for more sweet vegan sauces? Check out my Vegan Hot Fudge, Vegan Lemon Curd, Strawberry Sauce, and Vegan Chocolate Ganache recipes as well. Hello, dreamy, creamy Vegan Caramel. This incredibly sweet and easy sauce takes 10 minutes to stir together using just 2 ingredients: coconut cream and brown sugar! It comes together like magic before your eyes. Once it’s looking luscious and silky smooth, you can drizzle this perfect vegan caramel sauce over a bowl of Vegan Ice Cream, homemade Vegan Apple Crisp, my Caramel Skillet Cookie, and any other vegan dessert recipes that could use a caramel twist. Don’t forget to try my salty and sweet Vegan Salted Caramel recipe, too. It’s made in a more traditional way on the stovetop and is a bit more difficult, but is still fairly simple. You can’t go wrong with either in my opinion, but if you don’t love coconut, you may want to use that recipe instead (leave out the salt if you don’t want salted caramel).
Why this is the best vegan caramel sauce
Only two ingredients! Coconut cream and brown sugar are all you need for homemade vegan caramel. Or, customize the flavor with a pinch of salt, cinnamon, and other add-ins. A 10-minute recipe – Heat the two ingredients in a pot on the stove and in 10 minutes, you have a perfectly thick and creamy caramel sauce. Delicious caramel – I really used to love caramel and while I have nothing against the “healthy” versions made with dates or maple syrup, this sweet and luscious recipe instantly curbs my cravings.
How to make vegan caramel
Find the complete recipe with measurements in the recipe card below. Add the coconut cream and brown sugar to a small pot and heat over medium-high heat on the stove, stirring constantly. When the mixture begins to bubble and foam, lower the heat to a simmer and stir frequently for about 5-10 minutes. Customize the flavor by stirring in a pinch of salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, or vanilla bean paste while the caramel is simmering. Take the pot off the heat. Use the caramel right away or transfer it to a glass container and let it cool. Enjoy! Pro tip: The caramel thickens considerably as it cools. To loosen the consistency, place it on the kitchen counter or zap it in the microwave for 30 seconds. Give it a good stir, then enjoy.
Serving suggestions
There are so many ways to use vegan caramel, such as:
It’s one of the best vegan ice cream toppings ever! Drizzle it over apple pie, apple crisp, apple cake, apple crumble, or apple muffins. You can even use it in my Apple Upside Down Cake. Or, keep it simple by using it as a sweet dip for apple slices. Use it as a cake or cupcake filling. Drizzle it over my Vegan Salted Caramel Skillet Cookie. It gives my Vegan Caramel Monkey Bread a glistening and sweet touch. Eat it by the spoonful right out of the pot. I won’t judge!
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