Almond Butterfly Cafe's Vegan Caramel

10 mins Prep Time

15 mins Cook Time

Written By

Robin Winship

Known for making some of the best gluten-free and vegan treats the city has to offer, Almond Butterfly Cafe has been offering up recipes on their Instagram for eager home bakers looking to brush up on their skills. Try making this rich vegan caramel at home, just be careful of splattering hot sugar when you add the cream! The bakery recommends enjoying the caramel on coconut ice cream or with a tart apple.

If you give this recipe a shot, make sure to post up your creation on Instagram and tag @tastetoronto and @almondbutterflycafe!

Equipment:

Candy thermometer

Ingredients

4 cups white sugar
1/4 brown rice syrup or corn syrup
1/4 cup water
2 cups Silk coconut milk coffee creamer
2 tsp coarse salt
1 cup Earth Balance soy free spread

Directions

5 Steps

Step 1

Place sugar, syrup, and water in a sauce pan over medium high heat.
Step 2

Sugars will start to dissolve, and turn from translucent to golden to an amber color. You're looking for a dark caramel colour. Do not burn caramel! Watch for signs of burning (smoke, burning smell, etc).
Step 3

Remove from heat, and carefully and vigorously whisk in coconut creamer.
Step 4

Return to heat and heat until candy thermometer reaches 238 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 5

Then allow to cool for 15 minutes. Finally, add salt and earth balance, and then place into jars for storing.