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    Amazing Easy Vegan Caramel Sauce!

    Published: Dated: October 10, 2018 Modified: Last Modified: December 28, 2022 Christine Galvani Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Not only crazy delicious, but this vegan caramel sauce is also so easy and requires NO cooking.  Just throw the ingredients into a food processor and, poof, you’ve got an amazing, creamy sauce that can be used in so many ways.  Plus, it’s Paleo, gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free!

    vegan caramel sauce in glass jar on counter.

    How To Make Vegan Caramel Sauce:

    1.  Gather the ingredients.  Place the dates in a small bowl and pour boiling/hot water to cover them.  Let this sit/soak for 10 minutes.

    ingredients for vegan caramel sauce on counter.

    2.  Place all the other ingredients into a small food processor.

    2.  Drain the dates and save the liquid.

    3.  Add the dates to the food processor with the other ingredients.

    4.  Blend all the ingredients in the food processor until creamy and smooth.

     

    vegan caramel sauce in small food processor.

    5.  Add some of the liquid/water from soaking the dates to get the consistency you desire.  *For additional tips, see below.

    caramel sauce blended smooth in food processor.

    6.  Store in a glass container/jar.  Will keep several weeks stored in the refrigerator.

    What To Use Vegan Caramel Sauce On?

    • Drizzle on ice cream, sliced apples, pancakes, cupcakes, cakes, or muffins.
    • Would be delicious drizzled over a slice of apple pie.
    • Stir into the coffee.
    • Serve with sliced fruit as a fruit dip.
    • As a snack by the spoonfuls!

    vegan caramel sauce in glass jar on counter.

    Pro Tips:

    • If using as a spread between cake layers, additional water, after initial blending may not be required, as you want a stiffer consistency.
    • For a thinner consistency, or to drizzle on ice cream, breakfast porridge, etc… add additional liquid/water.
    • Use store-bought or homemade almond butter.
    • May substitute cashew butter for almond butter in the recipe.  Homemade cashew butter recipe.
    • Best served at room temperature.
    • The recipe can be doubled and lasts about three weeks in the refrigerator.
    • Would be delicious with a sprinkling of coarse salt, like Maldon, to make it a salted vegan caramel sauce!

    How To Thicken The Vegan Caramel Sauce:

    • Please note:  the vegan caramel sauce will thicken in the refrigerator.
    • Add a date or two if a thicker consistency is required.

    vegan caramel sauce as a layer in chocolate frosted cake slice.

    I used the vegan caramel sauce in the layers of this chocolate cake. So good!!

    Looking for other amazing recipes? Check these out!

    • Chocolate Vegan Donuts
    • Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
    • Dairy-Free Chocolate Ganache Icing
    • Coconut Non-Dairy Whipped Cream
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    Vegan Caramel Sauce (Paleo)!
    Prep Time
    10 mins
    Total Time
    10 mins
     

    Vegan caramel sauce that is creamy and delicious!  Gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free and Paleo.  Great with sliced apples, as a topping for ice cream, with baked goods and more!

    Course: Almond Butter, Condiment, Dessert, Dessert Topping/Icing/Frosting, Nut Butter, Snack, Spread
    Cuisine: American, Candy, Dessert, Snack
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 106 kcal
    Author: Christine Galvani
    Ingredients
    • 1/2 cup creamy almond butter (store-bought or homemade)
    • 1/4 cup maple syrup
    • 4 dates, pitted
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • pinch sea salt
    Instructions
    1. Place dates into a small bowl and pour boiling/hot water over them.  Set aside for 10 minutes.

    2. Add all other ingredients to a small food processor.

    3. When the dates are ready, drain the water from them, but keep the water (don't discard).

    4. Add the dates to the food processor and blend for several minutes until the mixture becomes very creamy.

    5. Add the retained date water as needed to make the caramel the right consistency.

    6. Store in the refrigerator for up to several weeks.

    Recipe Notes

    Pro Tips:

    • If using as a spread between cake layers, additional water, after initial blending may not be required, as you want a stiffer consistency.
    • For a thinner consistency, or to drizzle on ice cream, breakfast porridge, etc... add additional liquid/water.
    • Use store-bought or homemade almond butter.
    • May substitute cashew butter for almond butter in the recipe.  Homemade cashew butter recipe.
    • Best served at room temperature.
    • The recipe can be doubled and lasts about three weeks in the refrigerator.
    • Would be delicious with a sprinkling of a coarse salt, like Maldon, to make it a salted vegan caramel sauce!

    How To Thicken The Vegan Caramel Sauce:

    • Please note:  the vegan caramel sauce will thicken in the refrigerator.
    • Add a date or two if a thicker consistency is required.

    Makes approximately 1/2 cup of vegan caramel sauce.

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Caramel Sauce (Paleo)!
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 106 Calories from Fat 54
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 6g9%
    Sodium 1mg0%
    Potassium 129mg4%
    Carbohydrates 9g3%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 7g8%
    Protein 2g4%
    Calcium 53mg5%
    Iron 0.5mg3%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    This recipe was inspired by this recipe by Sweet Laurel.

    Thank you for using my affiliate links, which at no extra cost to you, provides me with a small commission that helps with the running of this site.   I look forward to creating and posting many more delicious recipes for you.

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