Description
This Vegan Condensed Milk Caramel Sauce is a luscious, dairy-free caramel made with sweetened condensed oat milk, soft brown sugar, and vegan butter. It offers a smooth, rich caramel flavor suitable for drizzling over desserts, adding to beverages, or using as a dipping sauce. Perfect for those seeking a plant-based alternative to traditional caramel, this sauce balances sweetness with a hint of sea salt and vanilla for depth.
Ingredients
Scale
Caramel Sauce Ingredients
- 320 g vegan sweetened condensed oat milk
- 220 g soft brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 80 g vegan block butter, room temperature, cut into chunks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)
- 30 ml soy milk or other plant-based milk
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, add the vegan sweetened condensed oat milk, soft brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Stir occasionally with a rubber spatula over low heat for 2-3 minutes to slowly dissolve the sugar.
- Simmer the Caramel: Increase the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, without whisking. The caramel will develop a deep amber color.
- Add Vegan Butter and Flavorings: Remove the pan from heat. Gradually add the vegan butter chunks a few at a time, stirring continuously until fully melted and incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt, mixing thoroughly.
- Incorporate Soy Milk: Add the soy or other plant-based milk slowly to the caramel sauce. Stir until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Cool and Store: Transfer the caramel sauce into a clean, dry 600 ml jar or two 290 ml jars. Let cool to room temperature for about 15 minutes. Seal jars and refrigerate.
- Storage Instructions: Keep the caramel sauce in an airtight container or sealed jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. It will thicken slightly when chilled but remains pourable. Stir well before each use.
Notes
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent burning.
- Do not whisk the caramel mixture to avoid crystallization; stir gently with a spatula.
- Adjust sea salt quantity to suit your taste preference.
- This sauce can be poured warm or cold, ideal for topping desserts or mixing into drinks.
- For vegan condensed milk, oat milk variety is recommended for creaminess.
