Vegan Caramel Apples

Nothing says Fall is here like a Caramel Apple. These Vegan Caramel Apples are so good, you’d have no idea they’re vegan. Made with an easy 3-ingredient homemade  Gluten-Free Vegan Caramel Sauce, and your choice of toppings, these make an easy and delicious fall treat.

For more delicious fall treats, try these Vegan Cinnamon Sugar Candied Almonds or Vegan Cinnamon Sugar Donuts. 

Why You’ll Love Vegan Caramel Apples

• Perfect replica – These vegan caramel apples are so delicious, you would never know they are vegan. They taste just like the real thing!
• Quick & Easy – Once the caramel is done, all you have to do is dip your apples, let them chill, and you’re good to go.
• Options, options, options – Not a fan of crushes peanuts? Leave these caramel apples plain or add your favorite toppings like sprinkles or vegan mini chocolate chips.

Ingredients

• Granny Smith apples – You can use any apples you’d like for this recipe, but the pairing of tart Granny Smith apples with the sweet caramel is unbeatable in my opinion.
• Vegan Caramel Sauce – This recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and is super easy.
• Optional toppings – I love crushed peanuts on caramel apples, but you can choose any toppings you’d like or stick with just the caramel.

Helpful Equipment

In addition to measuring cups and spoons, the following equipment is helpful for this recipe:

• Medium sauce pan – For making the caramel.
• Wooden skewers – For sticking the apples.
• Small bowls – For dipping the apples in the caramel and the toppings.
• Small tray – For setting the coated apples on to refrigerate them briefly following coating.

How to Make Vegan Caramel Apples

Start by making the caramel sauce. You can find a detailed step by step explanation of how to make my homemade Vegan Caramel Sauce by following the link.

In short, you will melt your sugar completely in a medium sauce pan, then add the plant cream. Stir constantly so it doesn’t burn. Remove it from heat and stir in the salt.

Let the caramel cool for about 5 minutes so it is thick enough to stick to the apples.

Stick each apple with a wooden skewer. Holding the skewer, dip each apple into the caramel sauce, twirling it to coat all sides of the apple. Immediately dip into any additional toppings then place in the fridge for 5 minutes so the caramel continues to harden and sticks to the apple.

That’s it! Serve and enjoy!

How to Store

• Room temp: Store loosely covered at room temperature for 3-5 days.

More Tips

• Not Vegan? Use regular cream for the caramel and you’ve made a traditional caramel apple.
• Nut-free? Stick with non-nut toppings like sprinkles and you’re all set. The caramel itself is nut-free.
• Gluten-free? The recipe is gluten-free as is. Make sure to select a certified gluten-free plant cream and you’re all set.