Five Minute Vegan Caramel Sauce

4.89 from 9 votes

Dangerously delicious, ooey-gooey, rich & thick healthy caramel sauce that you can make in just 5 minutes with just 3 ingredients (plus a touch of water and salt). No blender or food processor required!

PREP TIME: 2

COOK TIME: 3

TOTAL TIME: 5

Servings: servings (makes about ¾ a cup total)

Ingredients

▢ ½ packed cup (100 grams) coconut sugar or dark brown sugar
▢ 2 tablespoons water
▢ 2 tablespoons natural nut or seed butter , such as tahini, peanut butter, almond butter, sunflower seed butter
▢ 2 tablespoons vegan butter or coconut oil
▢ ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt (add to taste)

INSTRUCTIONS

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Add the sugar and the water to a small pan. Place over a medium heat and warm until the sugar has completely dissolved and the mixture is just starting to bubble. Swirl the pan a bit to help the crystals dissolve. It will take 2 to 3 minutes max. Don't leave it unattended, as it will burn very easily if left too long.
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Remove from the heat and add the nut or seed butter, a pinch of salt, and vegan butter or coconut oil. Stir vigorously until melted and combined. It is normal to see a few little light flecks throughout. If you have trouble getting it to come together because your nut/seed butter is stiff, you can put it over a low heat again for 30 seconds or so to loosen it up.
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Taste and add more salt if desired. I like a salted caramel vibe so tend to use the max amount. If you want a thinner sauce, add a drop of extra water and stir again to combine. The finished caramel sauce will thicken as it cools.

NOTES

Store in a sealed container, such as a mason jar, in the fridge for up to 3 weeks or in the freezer for a couple of months. It will become very thick when refrigerated. Spoon out into a pan and warm gently, or put it in a microwave for 15 to 20 seconds, and it will become liquidy and gooey again.

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