Lactose Free Caramels

by **gina68gt** Sat Jan 21, 2023 7:00 pm

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Dairy Free Caramel Candy.

This dairy free caramel candy is so delicious! Chewy, sweet, and just perfect for gift giving.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 32
Calories 142 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

1 cup vegan buttery spread
2 cups light brown sugar packed
1 cup light organic corn syrup
11 ounces full fat coconut milk I used So Delicious Culinary Coconut Milk
⅓ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

[list=wprm-recipe-instructions][*]Line a rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
[*]Attach a candy thermometer to a heavy bottomed pan so that the end is near the bottom, but not resting on it. Place the vegan buttery spread in the pan and melt over medium high heat. Add the light brown sugar and stir until incorporated and melted.
[*]Add the light organic corn syrup and full fat coconut milk.
[*]Bring the mixture to a boil and continue to cook, stirring constantly until a candy thermometer reads 235 degrees F, the soft-ball stage. (Be patient, this process could take around 15-20 minutes).
[*]Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the sea salt.
[*]Pour the caramel on the prepared cookie sheet. It should spread out, but if needed, you can use a rubber spatula to help smooth it out.
[*]Let the sheet of caramel cool completely before slicing. Wrap each caramel in squares of parchment paper or waxed paper. (Waxed paper wraps tighter, but sometimes the caramel sticks to it a little bit. Parchment paper never sticks, but don't wrap them too tightly.
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