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!
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Duration15mins
Cook Time10mins
Prep Time5mins
Servings10apples
Ingredients
For the caramel sauce
1poundpitted Medjool dates
½tspvanilla extract
¾ cupcoconut milk
1pinchsea salt
For the apples
10apples for this recipe, I used medium-sized Granny Smith apples, but you can use Gala apples.
106 inch lollipop sticks
Toppings of choice
Instructions
For the sauce
for this recipe, I used medium-sized Granny Smith apples, but you can use Gala apples.
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.
For the 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.
This recipe will make enough to cover ~10 medium-sized apples. 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.
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!