Vegan Caramel Apples
These vegan caramel apples are the perfect "make at home" treat! Whether you're hosting a Halloween party or simply want a dessert that's a little different from your standard baked goods, these apples will hit the spot!
Servings: 10 apples
Calories: 254kcal
Ingredients
Caramel Sauce
- 1 pound pitted Medjool dates
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup coconut milk canned
- 1 pinch sea salt
Caramel Apples
- 10 apples (for this recipe, I used medium-sized Granny Smith apples, but you can use Gala apples.)
- 10 6" lollipop sticks
- toppings of choice
Instructions
Caramel Sauce
- Remove pits from dates. If dates are dry, rehydrate them in water for ~1 hour.
- Add dates, vanilla extract, and coconut milk to a food processor.
- Process until the mixture is smooth (approx. 5 minutes). The consistency should similar to creamy peanut butter. It should stick to a spoon and spread easily. If the mixture is too dry, add additional coconut milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
Caramel Apples
- Clean the apples and remove any stickers or labels.
- Remove the stems by using a paring knife to make a small cut at the base of the stem. Make sure your fingers are safe and out of the way! Give the stem a twist, and it should pull right out.
- Insert lollipop sticks where the stem was removed. Push the stick into the apple until it is almost all the way through.
- One at a time, use a spoon to cover the apple with the prepared caramel sauce.
- Press the topping onto the apple until it is covered.
- Place apple on a solid surface, and repeat until all apples are complete.
Notes
- Helpful Substitutions - The coconut milk can be substituted with any non-dairy milk. To give your caramel a festive flavor, try adding ⅛ tsp of pumpkin spice. For salted caramel, add additional sea salt to your liking.
- Topping Tips - I chose to use chocolate chips, coconut chips, and chopped peanuts to cover my apples. There are endless options including sliced almonds, crushed cookies, granola, vegan marshmallows... use your imagination!
- Storing - Wrap each apple separately in a piece of wax or parchment paper. Rip off a piece of paper (around 12” square) and place the apple in the center. Lift the 4 points of each side toward the stick so that the apple itself is completely covered. Secure around the stick with a twist tie, tape, piece of string or ribbon. If you have extra wedges or slices, simply place parallel into a paper-lined container and store in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 548mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 166IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg