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Easy Vegan Caramel Sauce

Published on October 14, 2019 by Kate, Updated on October 13, 2020 - 2 Comments

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This vegan caramel sauce is mind-blowingly delicious and super easy to whip up in 10 minutes or less!  Coconut cream, brown or coconut sugar, and one other secret ingredient are all you need for this recipe!

side overhead shot of vegan caramel being poured from a jar onto sliced apples on a white plate

This easy caramel sauce is fantastic on:

  • Apple slices
  • Vegan pancakes
  • Vegan gluten free waffles
  • Vegan rice pudding
  • Vegan ice cream

What you'll need to make vegan caramel sauce:

  • Brown sugar or Coconut Sugar - brown sugar gives a more traditional caramel flavor (see Photo 2 below), while the coconut sugar (see photo 4 below) gives a richer flavor and a darker color, and also has the benefit of being healthier!
  • Coconut Cream - if you can't find straight up coconut cream, just use the cream off of the top of a can of full fat coconut milk.
  • Butter flavor - this ingredient is totally optional and the caramel sauce tastes great without it.  But if you want to take your sauce to the next level, this is my 'secret' to absolutely amazing vegan caramel!  Find it in the flavoring section of most grocery stores or online.  I also use this ingredient in my popular Vegan Nacho Cheese, so you'd have more than one way to use it!

process shots of vegan caramel sauce showing light brown sugar versus coconut sugar results

How to Make Vegan Caramel Sauce:

Measure your canned coconut cream and brown sugar (Photo 1) or coconut sugar (Photo 3) into a small pot.  

Bring to a boil while stirring occasionally to avoid burning until coconut cream and sugar liquefy. 

Once boiling, reduce heat slightly and allow mixture to simmer.  It will bubble and froth, that's perfect.  Simmer for 7-8 minutes or a little longer if desired.  

Allow to cool slightly to thicken (and also to avoid burning your tongue!).

side overhead shot of silver spoon pouring vegan caramel into mason jar with apples behind

Expert cooking tips:

Do you love salted caramel?  You can add a pinch of salt while making this vegan caramel, or you can wait until after and sprinkle sea salt flakes over whatever you're eating, as in the photo below... I'm definitely loving it!

Storing Vegan Caramel Sauce:  You can keep this vegan caramel in the refrigerator for up to a week.  It does thicken even more when chilled (especially the brown sugar option) but warm it for just a few seconds in the microwave or just rest a sealed container in hot water for a couple of minutes...and it's back to that wonderful thick-sauce consistency!

overhead closeup shot of sliced apples on white plate with caramel drizzled over and sea salt flakes sprinkled on it

There are endless ways to use this vegan caramel sauce: drizzle over apple slices, pecan pie pars, pumpkin bread glaze, over ice cream, apple pie topping, and on and on!  

Looking for more easy vegan desserts?

  • Vegan chocolate sauce 
  • Simple berry sauce
  • The best vegan fudgesicles
  • Amazing vegan cheesecake
  • Vegan key lime pie
  • Cherry chocolate vegan ice cream
  • Vegan mint chocolate chip ice cream
  • Vegan chocolate milkshake

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Vegan Caramel Sauce

This easy vegan caramel sauce has a base of coconut cream, brown or coconut sugar, and one other simple flavoring ingredient to create a delicious party-in-your-mouth experience! Less than 10 minutes from start to finish!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 101kcal
Author: Kate

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Coconut cream, or use just the creamy part from the top of a can of chilled full fat coconut milk
  • ½ cup brown sugar (packed), or ½ cup coconut sugar
  • ¼ tsp butter flavoring

Instructions

  • Measure your canned coconut cream and brown sugar or coconut sugar into a small pot.  
  • Bring to a boil while stirring occasionally to avoid burning until coconut cream and sugar liquefy completely. 
  • Once boiling, reduce heat slightly and allow mixture to simmer. It will bubble and get a bit frothy and that is perfect.  Simmer for about 7-8 minutes or a little longer if desired.  
  • Allow to cool slightly to thicken (and also to avoid burning your tongue!).
    Total yield: about ¾ cup

Notes

Total yield: About ¾ cup
Do you love salted caramel?  You can add a pinch of salt while making this vegan caramel, or you can wait until after and sprinkle sea salt flakes over whatever you're eating!
Storing Vegan Caramel Sauce:  You can keep this vegan caramel in the refrigerator for up to a week.  It does thicken even more when chilled (especially the brown sugar option) but warm it for just a few seconds in the microwave or just rest a sealed container in hot water for a couple of minutes...and it's back to that wonderful thick-sauce consistency!
Don't have coconut cream?  Just use the creamy part of the top of the can of full fat coconut milk.  Be sure not to shake the can before doing this.  It's even easier to separate if the can of coconut milk is chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbsp | Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Janeth

    December 10, 2019 at 8:26 am

    Hi Rebecca! Made this lovely caramel sauce to dip Granny Smith slices in. Ooooh, my goodness, it was "Bad Word" awesome!!! It also worked when I drizzled the insides of my coffee mug with it and made my own caramel machiatto at home. Thank you for posting the recipe and Happy Holidays!!

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    • Rebecca

      December 11, 2019 at 10:29 am

      Ooohhh, love you idea for caramel machiatto! Sounds so delish! Glad you are enjoying the recipe and thanks for the comment!

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