Coconut Milk Caramels Without Corn Syrup (Dairy-Free Recipe) (2024)

FAQs

What is dairy free caramel made of? ›

How do you make Vegan Caramel Sauce? Add 1 cup of coconut cream, 3/4 cup brown sugar and 1 tablespoon cornstarch to a small pot or pan. NOTE: I buy coconut cream for this recipe, but you can also use full fat coconut milk. Simply scoop out all the white, thick parts until you have a cup.

2. Does Caramel Have Milk In It? Some forms of caramel candy and sauces can have milk in them, but the traditional recipe for making caramel doesn't include milk. That being said, most recipes for making caramel include some sort of a dairy product in them, regardless of whether that's butter, cream, or milk.

Allergens. Contains: milk, soy. Do not give product to children under 6.

This is an old fashioned caramel recipe with no corn syrup! For a simple caramel sauce all you really need is sugar, butter and cream. I also like to add vanilla extract and a little salt to enhance the flavors. For a classic sweet caramel, a tiny pinch of salt will do.

Why do I add corn syrup? Corn syrup acts as an "interfering agent" in this and many other candy recipes. It contains long chains of glucose molecules that tend to keep the sucrose molecules in the candy syrup from crystallizing. Lots of sucrose crystals would results in grainy caramels.

Contains Milk Ingredients. Do not microwave or heat bottle.

The taste and texture resemble traditional caramel, we just got rid of the butter, and boom! We've got your caramel cravings covered, so keep on scrollin' for the recipe! This caramel requires just 5 simple ingredients: vegan butter, light brown sugar, coconut milk, agave, and salt.

1Nature's Charm. Founded by two vegan sisters, Nature's Charm is a go-to brand for most plant-based baking needs, including dairy-free condensed milk. The brand currently offers three varieties: Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk, Sugar-Free Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk, and Sweetened Condensed Oat Milk.

You can replace 1 cup of corn syrup with one of these simple substitutes: 1 cup sugar dissolved in 1/4 cup warm water. 1 cup honey. 1 cup light molasses.

Maple Syrup

However, if you are looking for something similar that will impart sweetness and a depth of maple flavor, this is a great alternative you most likely already have on hand. Use a 1:1 swap for corn syrup in baked goods, but avoid using this swap for candy making.

Can I substitute honey for corn syrup in caramel corn? ›

Instead of the usual corn syrup or brown sugar, this healthy caramel popcorn gets its sweetness from honey. The sweet taste of honey mixed with the richness of butter creates a homemade caramel sauce that's simple and yet so good.

If you want a thickener that will not alter the glossy color of the caramel, try tapioca flour (not pearls). Simply add small amount to your sauce to thicken it.