Dairy Free Caramel Sauce Recipe
This Dairy Free Caramel Sauce is an indulgent treat that's made with only 5 simple and healthy ingredients. It's perfect for drizzling on top of all of your favorite desserts!
Equipment
- 1 Sauce Pan
Ingredients
- 13.5 Ounces Full Fat Coconut Milk 1 can of full fat coconut milk - I used the brand Native Forest.
- ½ Cup Coconut Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Start by adding all of the ingredients into a medium saucepan. Stir well with a whisk and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once the caramel is boiling, turn to a low temperature to allow the caramel to simmer. Stir every few minutes with the whisk to prevent burning.
- The caramel sauce will thicken up as it simmers. I suggest cooking for 20-25 minutes for a thinner sauce and 30 minutes for a thicker caramel texture. It will seem pretty thin when you transfer it into a container, but after it chills in the refrigerator it will thicken up even more.
- When the sauce is done, remove the pan from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Then pour the caramel sauce into a glass container and let cool to room temperature. Cover and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Expert Tips
- For a thicker consistency, I suggest simmering for 30-40 minutes. This will create a thick and stretchy caramel once chilled.
- Use a whisk to stir the caramel every few minutes while it's simmering to prevent it from sticking and burning.
- You'll know the caramel sauce is ready when it's a beautiful golden brown color. If you simmer longer for a thicker caramel, it will be a dark brown color.
- Make sure you use a can of coconut milk, not regular coconut milk in a carton or it will be too thin.
- Use a silicone spatula to scrape out any excess caramel sauce from the saucepan. This will make cleanup easier, and you won't waste any of your liquid gold!
How to Store Leftovers
Store your homemade caramel sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 7-14 days. I suggest using a small glass mason jar that comes with a lid. ** See full post for more information and step by step photos!Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 122mgPotassium: 94mgSugar: 12gVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
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