Description
A recipe for making caramel apples using plant-based ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup vegan butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk (canned)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegan chocolate chips (optional, for dipping)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Insert a wooden stick into the stem end of each apple.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the vegan butter, brown sugar, and coconut milk.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring. Let it boil for 5 to 7 minutes, until it reaches 245 degrees Fahrenheit on a candy thermometer.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Let the caramel cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
- Dip each apple into the caramel, turning to coat completely. Allow excess caramel to drip off.
- Place the coated apples on the prepared baking sheet.
- If using chocolate, melt the vegan chocolate chips in a separate bowl. Drizzle or dip the caramel apples in the melted chocolate.
- Refrigerate the apples for at least 1 hour, or until the caramel is firm.
Notes
- For a thicker caramel, boil the mixture for an extra minute or two, monitoring the temperature closely.
- If you do not have a candy thermometer, the caramel is ready when a drop placed in cold water forms a soft ball.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 65
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 70
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: vegan caramel apples, dairy-free caramel, plant-based dessert, homemade caramel