Ingredients:
1 cup of coconut milk (full-fat)
1 cup of brown sugar (you can also use coconut sugar for a deeper flavor)
1/4 cup of coconut oil
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
Instructions:
- In a saucepan, combine the coconut milk and brown sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Add the coconut oil and continue to stir as it melts into the mixture.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until it thickens. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- Once the caramel has thickened to your desired consistency (it will continue to thicken as it cools), remove it from the heat.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to taste. The salt helps balance the sweetness and enhances the caramel flavor.
- Allow the vegan caramel sauce to cool slightly before transferring it to a glass jar or container for storage.
- You can use the caramel sauce immediately as a topping for ice cream, pancakes, or desserts, or let it cool completely and refrigerate it for later use. It will thicken further as it cools.
This vegan caramel sauce is versatile and can be used in a variety of recipes, such as drizzling over vegan ice cream, dipping apple slices, or as a filling for vegan candies and treats. Enjoy your dairy-free, plant-based caramel!