Vegan Salted Caramel

5 from 1 vote

Elevate your desserts with our vegan salted caramel delight! With just 4 simple ingredients, including coconut cream and a pinch of salt, you'll have a luscious sauce ready in a snap.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, sauce

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 259kcal

Author: Hawwa

Ingredients

1 Cup Granulated Sugar
½ Cup Coconut Cream
1 Cup Coconut Milk
1 Tbsp Salt

Instructions

Measure out all the ingredients and have them ready before you start.
In a medium saucepan, heat the granulated sugar over medium heat. Swirl the pan occasionally to ensure even melting. You can also use a silicon spatula to stir. The sugar will start to clump and then melt into a smooth, amber-colored liquid. Be patient; this might take 5-7 minutes.
Once the sugar is completely melted and amber in color, Stir in the coconut cream until it's fully melted and well combined with the caramel. This will add richness to the sauce.
Next slowly pour in the coconut milk while stirring continuously. The mixture might bubble up, so be cautious.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce will thicken as it simmers.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the salt. Adjust the salt to your taste preference. The salt enhances the flavor of the caramel.
Let the vegan caramel sauce cool down for a bit before transferring it to a glass jar or container. As it cools, it will thicken even more or might change its color slightly. Once completely cool, you can store it in the refrigerator.

Notes

Choose a heavy-bottomed saucepan with high sides.
Measure and prepare all your ingredients before you start cooking. Caramel can change quickly, so having everything ready will prevent overcooking.
When adding sugar to the pan, spread it out evenly. This helps it melt uniformly and prevents hot spots.
Start with low to medium heat. High heat can cause the sugar to burn before it fully melts.
Watch the color closely. Caramel goes from amber to burnt quickly. Remove it from the heat just before it reaches your desired color, as it will continue to cook a bit from residual heat.
Stir constantly when adding coconut milk to avoid clumps and ensure even mixing.

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