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Vegan Caramel

This tasty vegan caramel can be added to your favorite vegan desserts, like vegan apple crisp, and more.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 85kcal
Author Marly McMillen

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegan half & half (see note)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ½ cup coconut sugar
  • ¼ cup maple syrup (or agave nectar)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Cups - Metric

Instructions

  • Combine the cream, cornstarch, coconut sugar, and maple syrup in a saucepan over medium heat.
    Vegan cream and sugar has been added to a saucepan. It is a light golden color.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer the mixture for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and salt. Allow the caramel to cool for at least 30 minutes. It will thicken as it cools.
    A saucepan has caramel sauce in it.
  • Transfer the sauce to a glass container and keep refrigerated between uses. This will keep up to 10 to 15 days in the fridge.

Notes

I used Ripple Half & Half creamer which I have found at Target, Sprouts, and my local grocery store. Alternatively, you can use a vegan creamer.
For the sugar, you can use maple syrup, agave nectar, sugar, or coconut sugar. I like using coconut sugar because it has a natural caramel flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 41mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg