Easy Peanut Butter Caramel Recipe

Name: Easy Peanut Butter Caramel Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 cup of natural peanut butter; 1/2 cup of pure maple syrup; 1/3 cup of coconut oil warmed to liquid form; 1 teaspoon of vanilla

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You can have a rich, decadent caramel sauce without the fuss! This peanut butter caramel recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy a delicious sauce that can be used on anything you would add typical caramel to. You are in for a simple prep that takes just 15 minutes and yields a versatile, flavorful sauce perfect for dipping apples or drizzling on ice cream.

What You Will Need:

1 cup of natural peanut butter
1/2 cup of pure maple syrup
1/3 cup of coconut oil warmed to liquid form
1 teaspoon of vanilla

Preparing the peanut butter caramel recipe

The preparation of the caramel recipe could not be easier. Just add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix! The coconut oil does need to be warmed before it is added. Coconut oil is usually in a solid form in the jar. Just put the 1/3 of a cup into a bowl and warm it in the microwave for a few seconds. The peanut butter caramel will last in the fridge for about 1-2 weeks.

Uses for the sauce

The caramel can be added to anything you would add typical caramel to. Dip apples, add to ice cream, ice a cupcake with it!

If you want the non-vegan caramel sauce, try my salted caramel sauce recipe!

There are other great sauces and dressings on my site! Click here to try them!

FAQ’s:

What makes this Peanut Butter Caramel recipe vegan?

This recipe is vegan because it uses natural peanut butter and coconut oil as substitutes for dairy butter and cream, and pure maple syrup instead of sugar, making it entirely plant-based.

How do I prepare the coconut oil for this recipe?

It’s important to warm the coconut oil until it is in liquid form before mixing it with the other ingredients. This ensures it combines smoothly and doesn’t leave solid chunks in the sauce. Just warm it in the microwave for a few seconds at a time.

What are some good uses for this sauce?

This versatile sauce can be used anywhere you would use traditional caramel. It’s delicious for dipping apples, drizzled over ice cream, as a topping for cakes or cupcakes, and more.

How long will this sauce last in the fridge?

The peanut butter caramel sauce, stored in an airtight container, will typically stay fresh in the fridge for about 1-2 weeks.

Can I substitute the pure maple syrup with another sweetener?

The recipe is designed for pure maple syrup. Other liquid sweeteners might work, but they could alter the flavor and consistency of the sauce.