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    Home > Recipes > Vegan Sauces and Seasonings

    Vegan Caramel Sauce Recipe | 3 - Ways

    Updated: Sep 17, 2020 | Published: Apr 8, 2016 | by Amanda | 13 Comments

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    Vegan caramel sauce recipe - three ways. Vegan caramel sauce recipe - three ways. Should I say it again?

    I could. I am a little sleep deprived at the moment and having trouble focussing. The elf has recently dropped her daily naps and I am solo parent with the husband on site for work a lot. I could boo-boo in to my britches however, I have contributed to my own fatigue. I am on a Gilmore Girls bender.

    3 jars of different vegan caramels on a dark surface

    I don't know how it happened. I started watching old episodes in a bid to cling back some "me time" at night with the elf going to bed earlier but it has backfired, I am a Gilmore addict now. Doh! Damn that Lorelei and Rory. And that stupid Stars Hollow.

    It's OK though. I have regrouped enough from Rory being dumped by Jess to bring you vegan caramel sauce three different ways. It was tough I tell you. I was just getting over Dean...

    Action shot of coconut milk caramel being poured in to a bowl

    These three caramel sauce recipes are distinct. Each one has its own personality and is suitable for different uses.

    Date Caramel

    Date caramel is thicker and naturally sweeter than the others and is the easiest to make in a pinch. It works well swirled through homemade ice-cream and is great for caramel tarts being lovely and thick.

    Fruit Caramel

    I use the fruit caramel in the elf's yoghurt for a sweet treat. Being made from pears (I have used apple also) it is, well...fruity. It is lovely spooned over ice-cream or swirled through "creams".  My inner kitchen ninja developed this one - I wanted to create a vegan caramel sauce recipe that I could at least say had fruit in it for the elf. Guilt assuaged.

    Coconut Milk Caramel

    Purists, however,  can't go past the coconut milk vegan caramel sauce recipe. It is the cat's pyjamas and is my favourite simply because it is naughty and decadent. Even photographing it was a challenge. There were a few swoon moments. Who would have thought a vegan caramel sauce could make your knees shake? It may be  fatigue but my inner cheerleader wants to believe it was my cooking. You know what, let's just go with that.

    These vegan caramel sauces are sweet, naughty and delicious the way caramel should be. Super easy to make they are a sweet tooth's dream. Enjoy, x.

    Date caramel in a cup
    Fruit caramel in a jar

    If you love your caramel like I do, try my 3-Ingredient Vegan Caramel Sauce or my Flourless Tahini Caramel Black Bean Brownies!

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    If you like this recipe, please check out my cookbook. Great Vegan Meals for the Carnivorous Family is full of simple, carnivore-approved family recipes.

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    Vegan Caramel Sauce -Three Ways

    Vegan caramel sauce three ways? Yes please. Three easy and distinct vegan caramel recipes for every purpose. Fruit caramel, date caramel and coconut milk caramel.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert | Sauces
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 16 serves
    Calories: 274kcal
    Author: Amanda Logan

    Ingredients 

    Vegan Date Caramel

    • 20 - 25 fresh medjool dates
    • water to add by the spoon

    Coconut Milk Caramel

    • 400 ml  full-cream coconut milk
    • 1 ½ cup 375ml coconut or brown sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • pinch sea salt

    Fruit Caramel

    • 2 pears peeled, cored, and cubed
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla
    • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
    • pinch sea salt

    Instructions

    Date Caramel

    • Remove the pits from the dates 
    • Chop the dates roughly and put in the bowl of your food processor
    • Process the dates, adding water spoon by spoon until a thick caramel paste forms. 
    • Store in the fridge, covered for around five days. 

    Coconut Milk Caramel

    • In a small saucepan over low heat stir the sugar and coconut milk together. 
    • Bring the mixture to a simmer for 15 minutes or until it thickens
    • Stir in the vanilla and salt and remove the caramel from the heat. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
    • Pop in the fridge to thicken. 
    • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. 

    Fruit Caramel

    • Melt the coconut oil in a large pan and add the chopped pear.
    • Sprinkle over the sugar and continue to cook until the sugar is dissolved and the pears soft.
    • Carefully add the pears and any sugar  syrup, the maple syrup, sea salt and vanilla in to a blender and blend until smooth.
    • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days
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    Notes

    If the dates are not fresh, soak in boiling water for 10 minutes until soft. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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    1. Laura says

      November 17, 2020 at 5:51 am

      Gilmore Girls Bender! Made me laugh. Just finished one myself - it was bad. I watched all seven seasons in two weeks. And the Year in the Life series. This pandemic has turned me into a tube-head.

      Reply
    2. Lorena says

      November 07, 2019 at 8:12 pm

      When making the coconut cream recipe, shall I shake up can to use the entire contents or only spoon out the thick cream layer on top?

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        November 07, 2019 at 9:04 pm

        Hi Lorena,

        I use the whole can - this caramel is a great pouring caramel so liquid is fine. I hope you enjoy it. A

        Reply
    3. Jamee says

      July 10, 2018 at 5:21 pm

      Hey! Would you mind maybe distinguishing the three in the recipe and direction a little more please?

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        July 10, 2018 at 5:28 pm

        TOTALLY! Sorry about that Jamee - I recently changed to a new recipe program and I missed the formatting on this one. I have made the changes to clarify each recipe. Cheers.

        Reply
    4. Danielle says

      October 04, 2016 at 6:35 pm

      Do you think the coconut milk caramel will stiffen enough to use for caramel apples? Maybe if some coconut oil was added possibly?

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        October 04, 2016 at 8:31 pm

        Hi Danielle,

        I have been playing with the coconut milk caramel for a snickers bar and it doesn't set well. Left in the fridge id does thicken but it doesn't set. A straight coconut sugar toffee might work. Coconut oil will give you more of a fudge consistency, I think. Good luck and if you work it out, please let know! Thanks for visiting.

        Reply
    5. Sasha @ Eat Love Eat says

      April 11, 2016 at 6:28 pm

      This looks so tasty! That coconut milk caramel is droolworthy and the photos are gorgeous!

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        April 11, 2016 at 8:45 pm

        Thanks Sasha. It was a challenge photographing the coconut milk caramel without devouring it, I tell you. Thanks for visiting.

        Reply
    6. Thalia says

      April 09, 2016 at 9:03 pm

      Love each caramel, especially the coconut milk caramel. It looks seriously incredible.

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        April 09, 2016 at 9:28 pm

        Thanks Thalia. That's awesome of you to say. I love these and you are right about the coconut milk one!

        Reply
    7. Allie | In This Kitchen says

      April 09, 2016 at 8:34 pm

      These are absolutely *stunning* photos. I've never had vegan caramel but now I want some!

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        April 09, 2016 at 9:27 pm

        Thank you Allie. I loved taking these photos. Try the coconut milk one first - it is ridiculous. Thanks for visiting.

        Reply
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