Description
This coconut sugar caramel sauce recipe delivers a rich, warm amber caramel with deep molasses undertones and a velvety smooth finish. Made with simple pantry staples and no refined white sugar, this easy homemade caramel is perfect for drizzling over desserts, stirring into coffee, or enjoying as a dairy-free or vegan treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut sugar (fine granules)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (or vegan butter)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (optional, for salted caramel)
Instructions
- Place a medium saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter completely.
- Add the coconut sugar and stir continuously until fully combined and slightly softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream or coconut milk while stirring constantly to prevent separation.
- Allow the mixture to gently simmer for 5-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and sea salt if using.
- Let cool slightly before serving; sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Notes
Use fine coconut sugar for a smoother texture and stir constantly to prevent graininess. If the sauce thickens too much after cooling, gently reheat and add a small splash of cream or coconut milk to reach desired consistency. Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: coconut sugar caramel sauce recipe, healthy caramel sauce recipe, coconut sugar caramel sauce recipe no cream, low sugar caramel sauce recipe, salted coconut sugar caramel sauce recipe
