This Paleo Homemade Caramel Sauce is creamy, sweet, and easy to make! Dairy free and refined sugar free and still so delicious!
This caramel sauce was created as part of my Paleo Samoa Bars. I thought it deserves its own post though because it's too good to be missed. It's perfect for those bars, but it's also good by itself! Drizzle over some brownies or ice cream, dip and apple in it, or add some to your coffee for a sweet treat.
It is super simple to make. That was one part that was so important for me! It did take a few tries to get just right, but my mistakes led to this easy recipe. 🙂
A couple important notes about this caramel:
- The combination of coconut sugar and honey is important. I tried with all coconut sugar and it just doesn't work. It comes out too dark and almost burnt.
- The coconut cream is the thick part of full fat coconut milk. This recipe uses ¾ cup which is exactly how much is in 1 can.
- Stirring is so important and I find a whisk to work best. Whisking the whole time helps keep the caramel from burning.
- This caramel will be slightly thick once it's done cooking, but not like the pictures. Pour into a mason jar and let cool then store it in the fridge. It will thicken as it cools.
This caramel sauce is very rich and a little goes a long way! It is thick, creamy, and so good! A dairy free, refined sugar free treat that is quick to make. You will love it!
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Paleo Caramel Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- ¾ cup coconut cream
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine honey, coconut sugar, coconut cream, and salt.
- Heat over medium heat until just boiling, turn to low and let simmer for 10 minutes. Stir continuously to prevent burning.
- Remove from heat and add coconut oil and vanilla and whisk to combine. This may take some whisking to fully incorporated it.
- Pour the caramel into a glass jar and let cool at room temperature.
- Store in fridge.
Nutrition Information
Cindy says
I just made this yesterday. Delicious!! Perfect for dipping apples in. Yummy! I will be making this again.
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks for trying my recipe, Cindy! It is that time of year! I'm so glad you like it 🙂
Amy says
Yes, it totally needs it's own post!!! I want to dive in and lick the jar 🙂
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Amy! Licking the jar is totally appropriate 🙂
Becky Winkler says
Yum! I would like to drizzle this on pretty much everything!
Jessica DeMay says
Yes! Thanks, Becky!
Allison Wojtowecz says
This is so insanely easy! And it looks just like conventional caramel! Totally making this for my caramel-fiend mom.
Jessica DeMay says
I hope she loves it, Allison 🙂
Georgina Young says
OMG! This looks like the best caramel ever and I'm trying to stay keto, I can't look away though... serious food envy here!
Jessica DeMay says
Oh no! Look away 😉 Thanks, Georgina!
Kari Peters says
This is so decadent, and I'm thinking it's going to be perfect for the upcoming berry season, maybe with a little whipped cream for a simple dessert! 🙂
Jessica DeMay says
Oh yum! I like this idea! Thanks, Kari!
Carrie Forrest says
This is perfect for all the summertime creations....
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Carrie! Definitely!
Hannah Healy says
OMG! I'm ready to put a little drizzle of this love on everything in my life...
Jessica DeMay says
Ha- yes! Thanks, Hannah!
Vanessa Woozley says
Gooey and delicious I'm salivating!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Vanessa!
Stacey Crawford says
Yum, this would be great in my coffee 🙂
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Stacey! Yes, totally!