I am wondering in your recipes what Can I use instead of the coconut milk and coconut oil. Add more plant based food into your diet - you won't regret it. Reheat in microwave or place jar in a saucepan with 2-3 inches simmering water until warmed through. So, it will make a great caramel dipping sauce. How long will this keep in the fridge for? Its easier than ever to adopt plant-based living! I made this to look like a Twix bar but you could cut into small squares instead. This is a miracle… As I was making it I thought there is now way this is going to be caramel but all the sudden… bam… it turned into caramel. It’s sweet, delicious, caramel, chocolatey goodness. The base for this 5-ingredient caramel is coconut cream, dates, and arrowroot starch, which are blended until creamy and smooth. ), Deep Dish Apple Crumble Pies, Vegan Samoas, and Apple Pie Sundaes! Didn’t change a thing! Have to hold back from just eating it straight! Love all the comments about the different ways to use it. Did you mean dairy free margarine? Perhaps less coconut sugar or none at all? Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. I found this in Woolworths in South Melbourne while looking for coconut cream for a vegetable curry…, “Cure sometimes, treat often, comfort always.” Hippocrates. Let us know if you try it! I have been using this recipe for a while now and love it. I did that. Could this be made without the sugar? (That’s brown and should work, right?) Thx for this!! We’re so glad it turned out well! So, indirectly, yes, one does indeed think about protein content as they enjoy caramel! I want to top a special birthday vegan cheesecake for a salted caramel fan … can you please tell me how much more salt I should add to get the taste right? This makes up the liquid ingredients, which are added to a bit of coconut sugar and cooked until glossy and just bubbly. That being said it still tastes delicious. Squeeze out the coconut milk and use. Do you think this would work if it were kept warm in a heated crockpot in order to spoon over apple slices?? Hmm, we aren’t sure! Store in refrigerator for 1-2 weeks. Remove from the oven and cool. Decisions, decisions… But maybe don’t add until serving! To a small blender or food processor (I used the smallest container of. Dec 16, 2017 - An easy, 5-ingredient Vegan Caramel Sauce that requires just 15 minutes to make. I have made this caramel sauce and it is the creamiest sauce I have ever made!! I added just a touch more coconut cream bc I wanted extra creaminess but I could have left it as is (including vanilla). Get our copy of FAN FAVORITES featuring 20 of our most loved, highly-rated recipes! I could be mistaken, but in one of your replies you state “ideally the two are mixed”, but in another one you say to scrape off just the top layer of cream for use in the recipe. I do!! Let cool slightly. :) :) :) Protein fortified plant-based caramel…it has a nice ring to it! Mmmm, dreamy. Thanks!! Are you using only the solid part of the coconut cream/milk or do you mix in the liquid and then measure? I’ve heard Aroy D is where it’s at. I was shocked by how closely it resembles traditional caramel. If I make this and ship it for a Christmas present do you think it will keep ok? Hi Melissa, We don’t think it would ever harden and get sticky on apples. What about this: “Carmel Apple Nachos?” http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eYfPCf2nir4/VEV8d5ukWNI/AAAAAAAAIUM/aMdBPP5VYZg/s1600/Caramel%2Bapple%2Bnachos%2B3.jpg. Sep 30, 2012 - Fluffy vegan pancakes studded with peanuts and chocolate chips and topped with a homemade vegan caramel sauce. Thank You. Baahhaa! I had a couple that did not work and I have used the same method every time… it still tastes great though! Have made this recipe now twice and both times no mater what I do caramel layer doesn’t seem to set and when I took it out to cut into square the filling just oozes out. Will this freeze hard if it’s between ice cream cake layers or swirled in an ice cream flavor? Hi Dana, thanks so much for getting back to me. You could never tell that this is vegan. Since you say of the sauce is pourable from the fridge, any suggestions on how it can harden if used to cover apples? Add chocolate and coconut oil (optional) to a ceramic bowl and set over a small saucepan with 1 inch simmering water (over medium heat). In case someone is looking for a filling for vegan chocolates like turtles, I found the answer. Perfect consistency for turtles and filling for other chocolates. Let us know if you try it! Haha it’s very frustrating as it was working fine for so long! Lumpy caramel sounds like a turn off, or is it cooked so much they sort of dissolve? So I felt I was safe. Just for next time =). Compared to another caramel sauce recipe from another source, the sweetness was much better with Minimalist Baker’s version. Do you want to delete my comment and I’ll write it up again? Let us know if you do. I followed the recipe exactly as written. Shoot. Thanks! Thanks so much for sharing! Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I’m excited about this recipe because it’s faster with easier-to-find ingredients than some others I saw. Oct 11, 2014 - Vegan, cashew-based ice cream infused with salted bourbon caramel. Perfect caramel recipe! It is quite another ingredient than tinned milk. You can also subscribe without commenting. So don’t throw it out if you mess it up! Maybe add more cornstarch? Hi Pj,I used a 320g tin of condensed milk – pandaroo was the brand name , Copyright 2020 Maryke Wylde and The Wylde Kitchen. My 2 year old grandson loved it too. It tastes awesome with vegan cheesecake:). Let’s do it! Don’t worry, just scanned more comments and found my answer! Wanting to avoid as much sugar as possible. The caramel sauce is also delicious on vegan ice cream or as a dip for apple slices. Thanks so much for the lovely review! But for now I still prefer Whole Foods 365 brand. But I poured it over some leftover sticky rice and added some mango and it was pretty good! The one thing I really miss being vegan is caramel slice, it’s one of my favourite treats. I am a vegan but I’ve always hated the taste of coconut so I was wondering if there is anything I can use instead of the coconut cream and coconut sugar. Right on!!! I wonder if you would add a very small amount of xanthan gum powder or other additive vegan cheese-makers often use to help stabilize their recipes that the caramel might “stand alone” for individual wrapping, or better cover an apple on a stick? Required fields are marked *. Can’t wait to try! Friends, what we have here is some seriously creamy, dreamy vegan caramel sauce, and I cannot WAIT to share this recipe with you. Lez do this. Jun 23, 2017 - 5-Ingredient vegan truffles made with raw vegan caramel, salted peanut butter, and dark chocolate. Now I have a vegan version and it is so good. Butter? I think a date syrup/sauce might be better.. Nov 10, 2018 - An easy, 5-ingredient Vegan Caramel Sauce that requires just 15 minutes to make. I am so excited to try this!! I have been searching for something where I can use palm or coconut sugar and this is perfectly fits the bill. Aw, we’re so glad you enjoy it, Kathryn! Would this recipe hold up if I ‘harden’ the caramel in a cake pan in the fridge? An easy, 5-ingredient vegan caramel sauce that requires just 15 minutes to make. I would love to try those; I just hope I can stop eating it from the saucepan! The color and texture were gorgeous and it came together so quickly (before work in the morning, because, you know, when you get a thing in your head….) But it would be a delicious dip! Did you change anything in the recipe? Dec 19, 2017 - An easy, 5-ingredient Vegan Caramel Sauce that requires just 15 minutes to make. Or would a date syrup/sauce be better? As soon as the caramel is glossy and deep golden brown, it’s ready. That is the key, I feel. Hmm, I’m not sure! I don’t think so – it will make it too runny. ? But if you reduced the amount of coconut milk perhaps? It tastes great and as you said it’s a sauce. Dana, thank you for this wonderful recipe. i made this the other day, couldnt stop eating it!! Thanks so much for the lovely review, Hiba. Check out this tutorial! Sorry to hear that, Hannah! Definitely sweet, but not in a sickening way. Hi, I didn’t find this necessary, but it will depend on the equipment you use. It is what you do each day that adds up to the whole, make it count. Can these be made like regular caramel candy and be places inside a cookie dough? This was delicious as an apple dip and super easy to make :). But I fear it may be a little too wet for popcorn…. Would this work for a traditional Carmel dipped apple? I am trying to adapt a cranberry caramel and almond pie! Hi Maree, we’ve never tried that so we’re not sure! i have a whole bunch i need to use up and would like to save a few bucks if i don’t need to go out and buy coconut sugar. Great for anything that uses a sauce like crumble, cheesecake and apple slices. Let us know if you try it! A delicious, creamy, naturally sweetened sauce perfect for any dessert! Tastes amazing drizzled over coconut ice cream. Let us know if you give it a try! We love seeing what you come up with. I mixed it with toasted coconut and pecan pieces and frosted a vegan German chocolate cake. I’ve only tried a few different brands and they all kind of have a gritty texture. Thank you! I used it in an iced coffee but I can see many uses for it. You could never tell that this is vegan. We are so glad you enjoyed it! HI Lisa, The recipe says “100g melted vegan butter” – any dairy free spread will work with this one – sorry I know saying “butter” might be confusing, I meant vegan butter and have changed future recipes to say “dairy free spread”. For the caramel layer put all ingredients into a small pot and melt together. This was a great dip. And for coconut milk you could try making homemade almond milk but make it really thick so it’s more creamy! Or you can make it yourself. Then pour the coconut milk mixture on top. I scanned it too fast! I am not familiar with coconut cream. Thanks! Great recipe, thank you!!! The Wylde Kitchen is one woman in one kitchen, feeding the family and experimenting with flavour and colour! Facebook-f. Instagram. Jun 27, 2018 - An easy, 5-ingredient Vegan Caramel Sauce that requires just 15 minutes to make. It still needed something so I added some dry peanut butter. Remove saucepan from heat and add remaining 1/2 cup (120 ml // as recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) coconut milk or cream as well as salt and (optional) vanilla. Hmm, perhaps another oil (such as avocado)? I tried to use this to make chocolates with. Hmm we haven’t tried and can’t say how it would hold up. Hi Julie! About how many apples did they get covered out of the 1 3/4 cup the recipe makes? Jul 17, 2019 - An easy, 5-ingredient Vegan Caramel Sauce that requires just 15 minutes to make. Would it firm up once baked? This is soooo good. I am trying hunt down a caramel popcorn recipe, would this sauce work for it? I think that should work! It’s sweet, delicious, caramel, chocolatey goodness. Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? And to ensure no clumps, you can strain through a fine mesh strainer after blending! Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more salt for saltiness, vanilla for vanilla flavor, or coconut cream for a lighter color and more coconut flavor. Use ctrl+f or ⌘+f on your computer or the "find on page" function on your phone browser to search existing comments! Thanks so much! Date caramel is so easy to make and extremely delicious, but there are a couple of important tricks to know before you dive in. Can I use maple syrup instead of coconut sugar? We don’t think that will work as it does not set. But my excitement was cut short by coconut cream .. so not me… and I have couple Le of bottles of date syrup lying though … can u suggest how best I can use it .? I only had white sugar and tried to sub- it didn’t work. I was thinking about turning this into small candies (wrapped in wax paper) to hand out for Christmas stocking stuffers. 10 ingredients, 30 minutes, and SO delicious. I am preparing it again this week. Simple Fresh Vegan Recipes for energy & improved health, Vegan Caramel Slice! Yay! If your can of coconut milk has separated you can opt to scoop the cream off the top (and leave the clear liquid behind) for a thicker, richer texture. This is so good!! Thank you so much for sharing! This one was more grounded. Hi Claire, This recipe would be a better fit if you don’t want any added sugar. Also used it in a warm drink of almond milk. While it’s perfect right out of the saucepan, it also stores well in the refrigerator, where it takes on a slightly lighter color and is super tasty by the spoonful as a midday treat. In the meantime, prepare chocolate sauce. Super easy to make and tastes delicious! A delicious, creamy, naturally sweetened sauce perfect for any dessert! i am curious as to if i could use raw sugar instead of coconut? Just finished making this to go with the Chai Cheesecake that I made last night. This is the perfect caramel sauce for things like Coconut Vanilla Ice Cream, Vegan Apple Pie, Ice Cream Snickers Bars, Caramel Frappuccinos, Cinnamon Baked Apples, Caramel Apple Cheesecake Tarts (! Can you use any other type of milk here? This was perfect. Our FREE 49-Page Fan Favorites e-Book has 20 recipes we think you’ll LOVE! How long will this keep in the refrigerator? The blending is what makes it creamy and smooth. Make sure it is submerged at all times. Caramel slice Ingredients Base 250g (1 pack) Nice biscuits 2-3 tbsp dairy free butter/margarine (I used olivani) Caramel 100g dairy free butter/margarine (olivani) 100g brown sugar 320g can coconut condensed milk (I assume soy condensed milk would work the same) 1tsp agar powder Boiling water Chocolate ~80g dark chocolate 1 tbsp coconut oil Let us know if you try it! Hi Kathleen, we aren’t sure as we haven’t tried it that way, but perhaps start with an extra 1/8 tsp and taste test from there. 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