Homemade Vegan Caramel Apples

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Homemade Vegan Caramel Apples

Create homemade vegan caramel apples with this recipe and step-by-step guide. Enjoy a decadent caramel sauce that complements crisp apples, embodying the essence of cozy autumn tastes.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: apples

Calories: 282kcal

Author: Ruth Grindeland

Equipment

1 medium sized saucepan
1 wooden sticks
1 Wooden spoon
1 Baking sheet
1 parchment paper or silicone mat

Ingredients

6-8 medium Firm apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great.
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup full-fat canned coconut milk
2 tablespoons vegan butter
¼ cup corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Prepare the Apples:
1. Wash and dry the apples thoroughly.
2. Insert wooden sticks into the stem ends of the apples. Set them aside.
3. If using toppings, prepare them in a small bowl. You will want them ready when the time comes.
Combine the Ingredients:
1. Combine the brown sugar, coconut milk, vegan butter, corn syrup, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Stir gently until the mixture starts to boil. Once the butter is melted, do not stir.
Set and Enjoy:
1. Let the caramel-coated apples sit for about 30 minutes until they cool and harden.
2. Once they are set, you can enjoy them!

Notes

If you prefer traditional dairy caramel, follow my sea salt caramel recipe and cook it to the soft-ball stage. At that point you can dip the apples.

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