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    Get Set Vegan » Condiments » Vegan Salted Caramel 

    Published: Aug 25, 2023 by Hawwa · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Vegan Salted Caramel 

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    Elevate your desserts with our Vegan Salted Caramel delight! With just 4 simple ingredients, including coconut cream and a pinch of salt, you'll have a luscious sauce ready in a snap. Perfect for topping scones, cake, ice cream, blondies, brownies, and more. Dive into the richness today! 

    Vegan salted caramel served in a glass jar.

    This delectable sauce typically features a creamy base derived from ingredients like full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream. Coconut milk contributes a luxurious texture and a subtly tropical undertone that complements the sweetness of the caramel. 

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    • Ingredients you Need 
    • How to Make Vegan Slated Carmel  
    • Expert Tips 
    • What to Eat with Salted Caramel 
    • Vegan Salted Caramel

    Ingredients you Need 

    • Granulated Sugar: You can also use brown or raw sugar, but we found white granulated sugar makes the perfect color caramel sauce. 
    • Coconut Cream: It helps in achieving the characteristic smoothness of caramel sauce. 
    • Dairy-Free Milk: Dairy-free milk like almond, soy, or oat milk will do the task. I found coconut milk works great to get a rich texture. 
    • Salt: The salt helps to highlight the caramel notes, making the sauce more complex and satisfying. 

    How to Make Vegan Slated Carmel  

    1. Prepare Ingredients: Measure out all the ingredients and have them ready before you start. 
    2. Heat Sugar: In a medium saucepan, cook the granulated sugar over medium heat. Swirl the pan occasionally to ensure consistent melting. You can also use a silicon spatula to stir. The sugar will start to clump and then melt into a smooth, amber-colored liquid. Be patient; this might take 5-7 minutes. 
    Image collage of melting the sugar.
    1. Add Coconut Cream: Once the sugar is completely melted and amber in color, Stir in the coconut cream until it's fully melted and well combined with the caramel. This will add richness to the sauce.  
    2. Add Coconut Milk: Next, slowly pour over the coconut milk while stirring continuously. The mixture might bubble up, so be cautious. 
    3. Simmer and Thicken: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce will thicken as it simmers. 
    Image collage of how to make the vegan salted caramel step by step.
    1. Flavor and Season: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the salt. Adjust the salt to your taste preference. The salt enhances the flavor of the caramel. 
    2. Cool and Store: Let the vegan caramel sauce cool down for a bit before transferring it to a glass jar or container. As it cools, it will thicken even more or might change its color slightly. Once completely cool, you can store it in the refrigerator. 

    Expert Tips 

    • Use the Right Pan: Choose a heavy-bottomed saucepan with high sides.  
    • Prepare Ingredients Ahead: Measure and prepare all your ingredients before you start cooking. Caramel can change quickly, so having everything ready will prevent overcooking. 
    • Evenly Distribute Sugar: When adding sugar to the pan, spread it out evenly. This helps it melt uniformly and prevents hot spots. 
    • Low to Medium Heat: Start with low to medium heat. High heat can cause the sugar to burn before it fully melts. 
    • Color Matters: Watch the color closely. Caramel goes from amber to burnt quickly. Remove it from the heat just before it reaches your desired color, as it will continue to cook a bit from residual heat. 
    • Stir Continuously: Stir constantly when adding coconut milk to avoid clumps and ensure even mixing. 
    Pouring salted caramel sauce with a spoon in glass jar.
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    What to Eat with Salted Caramel 

    You can serve this vegan salted caramel as a topping, dip or side for endless options like 

    • Vegan Ice Cream 
    • Pancakes and Waffles 
    • Brownies 
    • Apple Slices 
    • Banana Slices 
    • Banana Bread
    • Pretzels 
    • Popcorn 
    • Blondies and Muffins
    • Cakes and Cupcakes
    • Truffles
    • Iced Coffee
    • Hot Chocolate 
    • Oatmeal 
    • Bread Pudding 
    • Fruit Salads 
    • Crepes and much more  
    Storing salted caramel in a jar.

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    Pouring vegan salted caramel with a spoon in a glass jar.

    Vegan Salted Caramel

    Hawwa
    Elevate your desserts with our vegan salted caramel delight! With just 4 simple ingredients, including coconut cream and a pinch of salt, you'll have a luscious sauce ready in a snap.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert, sauce
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5
    Calories 259 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
    • ½ Cup Coconut Cream
    • 1 Cup Coconut Milk
    • 1 Tbsp Salt

    Instructions
     

    • Measure out all the ingredients and have them ready before you start. 
    • In a medium saucepan, heat the granulated sugar over medium heat. Swirl the pan occasionally to ensure even melting. You can also use a silicon spatula to stir. The sugar will start to clump and then melt into a smooth, amber-colored liquid. Be patient; this might take 5-7 minutes. 
    • Once the sugar is completely melted and amber in color, Stir in the coconut cream until it's fully melted and well combined with the caramel. This will add richness to the sauce.  
    • Next slowly pour in the coconut milk while stirring continuously. The mixture might bubble up, so be cautious. 
    • Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce will thicken as it simmers. 
    • Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the salt. Adjust the salt to your taste preference. The salt enhances the flavor of the caramel. 
    • Let the vegan caramel sauce cool down for a bit before transferring it to a glass jar or container. As it cools, it will thicken even more or might change its color slightly. Once completely cool, you can store it in the refrigerator. 

    Notes

    • Choose a heavy-bottomed saucepan with high sides.  
    • Measure and prepare all your ingredients before you start cooking. Caramel can change quickly, so having everything ready will prevent overcooking. 
    • When adding sugar to the pan, spread it out evenly. This helps it melt uniformly and prevents hot spots. 
    • Start with low to medium heat. High heat can cause the sugar to burn before it fully melts. 
    • Watch the color closely. Caramel goes from amber to burnt quickly. Remove it from the heat just before it reaches your desired color, as it will continue to cook a bit from residual heat. 
    •  Stir constantly when adding coconut milk to avoid clumps and ensure even mixing. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 1419mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 1gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 98IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 1mg
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