A rich and gooey caramel sauce can transform any ordinary dessert into that extraordinary treat. Whether you are drizzling it on top of your favorite ice cream, dipping apple slices in it, or using it for the best dairy-free apple crisp, creating salted caramel brownies, this decadent vegan caramel sauce will help you achieve the best tasting result.

A jar of vegan caramel sauce with a spoonful of it coming out of the jar. The texture appears to be thick and velvety and the color is golden brown.

This caramel sauce recipe is surprisingly easy to make. You only need 6 ingredients- coconut cream, coconut sugar, maple syrup, a little starch, and a pinch of salt.

I always have a jar in the refrigerator. It truly goes with everything. Mixing in my morning oatmeal with some apples, or drizzling on some apple bread, you name it. I pretty much love caramel-flavored anything

Without any conventional sugar or butter, this vegan caramel sauce is as sweet, sticky, and decadent as any other caramel sauce you’ve ever tried.

Ingredients for vegan caramel sauce, coconut cream, coconut sugar, maple syrup, coconut sugar and vanilla extract.

Ingredients Needed to Make Vegan Caramel Sauce

For this recipe you will need:

  1. Canned coconut cream
  2. Coconut sugar
  3. Maple Syrup
  4. Sea salt
  5. Vanilla extract
  6. Arrowroot flour

Note: The caramel sauce will thicken even more once it has cooled down or been refrigerated, but if you prefer a thicker consistency immediately, you can incorporate the arrowroot flour in the mix (add before heating).

How to Make Coconut Cream Caramel Sauce

Add all the ingredients in a small pot.
Whisk well until there is no clump left.
Bring the mixture to a boil then immediately turn it down to simmer.

Continue to whisk periodically to make sure the heat distribute evenly.

Allow ingredients to simmer for 10 – 15 minutes, until the caramel sauce becomes a dark amber color.

The consistency should be a thicker now.

Lastly, turn off the heat and whisk in vanilla extract (optional).

A jar of vegan caramel sauce with a spoonful of it coming out of the jar. The texture appears to be thick and velvety and the color is golden brown.

The caramel sauce will thicken as it cools. Pour into a glass jar and refrigerate once it cools down completely.

If you are looking for more of a caramel paste than thin caramel sauce, you can check out this Date Caramel Sauce {3 Ingredients}.

The Many Ways to Enjoy This Coconut Cream Caramel Sauce

A jar of vegan caramel sauce with a spoonful of it coming out of the jar. The texture appears to be thick and velvety and the color is golden brown.

Is there anything you can’t put caramel sauce on?

Some of my favorite ways to eat this amazing caramel sauce is:

  1. Used as a dip for apples, pears, grapes, or pretzels
  2. Drizzled over your favorite ice-cream, pancakes, cheesecake, or over fruit “nachos”
  3. Added to coffee, hot chocolate, or cider
  4. Mixed in oatmeal, yogurt, or chia seed pudding

It can also be used as an ingredient in countless recipes:

  1. Satled Caramel Apple Crisp recipe
  2. Salted caramel brownies
  3. Salted Caramel Cookies
  4. Cakes
  5. Use as Frosting
A jar of vegan caramel sauce with a spoonful of it coming out of the jar. The texture appears to be thick and velvety and the color is golden brown.

How to Store Dairy Free Caramel Sauce

Store any leftover caramel sauce sealed in a container for 2 weeks.

You can freeze it too!

I recommend pouring the caramel sauce on a parchment paper-lined  8×4 loaf pan and allowing the caramel to freeze.

Then, cut the caramel into squares and transfer into a ziplock bag or airtight container and place back in to the freezer.

Bonus: it makes for the perfect little caramel candy treats. (Note: they will melt in room temperature)

What’s your favorite way to use caramel? Leave a comment below!

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A jar of vegan caramel sauce with a spoonful of it coming out of the jar. The texture appears to be thick and velvety and the color is golden brown.
A jar of vegan caramel sauce with a spoonful of it coming out of the jar. The texture appears to be thick and velvety and the color is golden brown.

Get the recipe:Vegan Caramel Sauce {with Coconut Cream}

Yield: 6 – 8
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
5 ingredients Vegan caramel sauce made with coconut cream that is sweet, rich and perfect to drizzle on ice cream, use in making dessert!
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup canned coconut cream
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tbsp arrowroot flour, optional **

Equipment

Instructions 

  • Add all the ingredients (except for vanilla extract) to a small pot or saucepan.
  • Whisk togehter well until no clump is left.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and continue to whisk to ensure the heat is distribured evenly.
  • Allow ingredients to simmer for 15 – 20 minutes until the caramel becomes a dark amber color.
  • Turn off the heat and whisk in vanilla extract (optional).
  • The caramel sauce will thicken even more as it cools. Refrigerate overnight for an even thicker consistency.

Notes

** The caramel sauce will thicken even more once it has cooled down or been refrigerated, but if you prefer a thicker consistency immediately, you can incorporate the arrowroot flour in the mix (add before heating)
Serving: 1g, Calories: 241kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 159mg, Sugar: 26g

The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe, which may vary.

Author: Shuang Shuang Liang
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American