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How to make microwave vegan caramel

Easy delicious microwave caramels that are (mostly) organic and free of soy, dairy, gluten, and corn syrup.

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Start with 1/4 c vegan margarine. I am allergic to soy, so the brand I use is soy-free.

Start with 1/4 c vegan margarine. I am allergic to soy, so the brand I use is soy-free.

Add 1/2 c coconut milk creamer. I used French Vanilla, but plain would work just as well.

Add 1/2 c coconut milk creamer. I used French Vanilla, but plain would work just as well.

Next whisk in 1/2 c each of your preferred brand of brown and white sugar, plus 1/2 c of brown rice syrup.

Next whisk in 1/2 c each of your preferred brand of brown and white sugar, plus 1/2 c of brown rice syrup.

Microwave on high for two minutes. Repeat this step, depending on wattage, 3 or 4 times for a total of 6-8 minutes (mine was closer to 8 for chewy caramels, 9 for hard candies).

Microwave on high for two minutes. Repeat this step, depending on wattage, 3 or 4 times for a total of 6-8 minutes (mine was closer to 8 for chewy caramels, 9 for hard candies).

Pour caramel (careful, it's hot!) into silicone molds or a parchment-lined dish. Let cool for 30 min to an hour. You can speed the process in the freezer if you're impatient. \ud83d\ude09

Pour caramel (careful, it's hot!) into silicone molds or a parchment-lined dish. Let cool for 30 min to an hour. You can speed the process in the freezer if you're impatient. 😉

Pop out of the molds (or cut them into bite-size pieces if you used a dish). Enjoy!

Warning: my 20 year old ate an entire batch. By himself. If you have one of these eating machines at home I suggest doubling the recipe or finding a good hiding place!

  • 1/2c So Delicious coconut milk creamer
  • 1/2c Lundberg Organic Brown Rice Syrup
  • 1/2c vegan white sugar
  • 1/2c vegan brown sugar
  • 1/4c Earth Balance Soy-Free buttery spread