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    Home > Recipes > Holiday Recipes

    Vegan Brandy Sauce | 2-Ways

    Published: Nov 15, 2018 · by Amanda · 6 Comments

    I originally posted my recipe for vegan brandy butterscotch sauce two years ago but I have been playing with it and found I can create a thicker creamier version. Don't get me wrong, the original is still awesome. It is quick, simple and deliciously boozy.

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    This new version is a little more labour intensive - brace yourself, there is stirring involved - but the result is a wonderful thick vegan brandy sauce.

    Vegan brandy sauce being stirred in a pot

    Original Post

    Vegan Brandy Butterscotch Sauce - where have you been all my life? And now we have two versions to try. Whhaaatt?

    The original vegan brandy butterscotch sauce is a lovely, boozy and versatile syrup that is ready in minutes with only five ingredients.

    Close up image of vegan brandy sauce in a jar

    When I created this recipe I was intent on creating a butterscotch flavour without coconut undertones. I love my coconut milk - you should try the coconut milk caramel sauce in my vegan caramel sauce  3-ways post -  and it is a must in any plant-eaters pantry but I was looking for a little saucepan of nostalgia. I wanted a true sweet brandy sauce and unless my taste buds deceive me, I got it.

    I used half coconut milk and half soy milk with unprocessed sugar, vanilla and brandy to create a wonderfully sweet, silky and frankly boozy sauce.

    For those wanting a little holiday "spirit" in their butterscotch sauce or as a special something over poached fruit this vegan brandy butterscotch sauce is an intoxicating little brew made sweeter by its simplicity. Enjoy.

    ps. if you love these flavours try my vegan salted bourbon pecan pie.

    An overhead image of slices of pudding with brandy sauce on a table

    Vegan Brandy Sauce

    A completely intoxicating and delicious vegan brandy butterscotch sauce that is ready in minutes. Now with 2 versions. 
    4.84 from 6 votes
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    Course: Sauces
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 166kcal
    Author: Amanda Logan

    Ingredients 

    Quick Butterscotch Brandy Sauce

    • 165 ml coconut milk
    • 165 ml almond or soy milk I used soy
    • 1 cup rapadura or coconut sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoon brandy or more to taste

    New Thicker Butterscotch Brandy Sauce

    • 2 tablespoon vegan butter
    • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • 2 cups dairy-free milk
    • ⅓ cup coconut or rapadura sugar or more for a sweeter sauce
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup brandy more or less to taste
    • pinch sea salt

    Instructions

    Quick Butterscotch Brandy Sauce

    • Combine the milks and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a slow boil.
    • Reduce heat and allow sauce to simmer for 7 -10 minutes.
    • Add vanilla and brandy and simmer for another minute or two.
    • Allow to cool. The sauce will thicken as it cools. 

    New Thicker Butterscotch Brandy Sauce

    • In a small saucepan over low heat melt the vegan butter and stir in the flour. Keep stirring for around 3-4 minutes until the raw flour smell of the roux (the butter and flour mixture) is cooked off. Be careful to not let the mixture brown. 
    • Whisk in the dairy-free milk and increase the heat to low/medium. Continue to whisk as the mixture thickens to prevent it sticking to the bottom of the saucepan. When the sauce base has thickened, usually around 5 minutes, turn the heat down and stir in the sugar, vanilla extract, brandy and sea salt. 
    • Continue stirring until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce ingredients are combined. Taste and adjust if needed. Remove the sauce from the heat and pour it in to a container to serve. I pour my in to a jar first to cool slightly. It will thicken further as it cools so add a little more dairy-free milk to thin out if required before serving. 
    • Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 99mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 2.2mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
    Tried This Recipe?I'd love to hear your feedback. Rate it & leave your feedback in the comments section below. Or you can tag @mygoodnesskitchen or hashtag #mygoodnesskitchen on Instagram.
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    Comments

    1. andi

      December 31, 2020 at 12:21 am

      5 stars
      I made the second version for my vegan Christmas pudding. I used leftovers for my chocolate brownie. It is absolutely delicious. Thank you so much. xx

      Reply
      • Amanda

        December 31, 2020 at 3:08 pm

        Awesome, Andi! Thanks so much for letting me know. I only really make this sauce once or twice a year and always tell myself I need to make it more! I am so glad you like it. Have a great New Years. x

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    2. Tammy

      July 06, 2020 at 11:22 am

      4 stars
      Thank you so much. I was in a total bind and you came through for me! I used your easy version. I only had oat milk and I added arrowroot to thicken but it is poured all over an apple cake and as my 17 year old says, "it slaps". Thank you.

      Reply
      • Amanda

        July 06, 2020 at 11:26 am

        I am so glad "it slaps". I have no idea what that is but I am going to guess it's good. I am so glad the recipe helped you out, Tammy. Thanks for taking the time to let me know. That's awesome of you. Cheers. A, x.

        Reply
    3. Cap'n Dave

      September 23, 2018 at 5:35 pm

      You posted this nearly 2 years ago and not a single person has commented? Wow...I definitely say "Wow" because it looks AMAZING!!!

      I'm looking for a good brandy sauce (vegan, of course) and this was the first one that popped up in my search, and it sounds absolutely wonderful to have over poached pears with a streusel and oatmeal crumble topping for this Thanksgiving at my family's place in Washington!

      Definitely saving this! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Amanda

        September 23, 2018 at 8:36 pm

        Thanks Cap'n Dave. I can never pick which recipes are going to resonate with readers and some of the recipes I love are met with radio silence. I am so glad this one found you! I hope your family enjoys this for Thanksgiving. Thanks again.

        Reply

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