3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Salted Caramel

A stream of 3-ingredient peanut butter caramel falling on some vanilla ice cream.

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3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Salted Caramel

This 5-minute peanut butter caramel sauce is unbelievably delicious and requires only 3 simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. And it is so easy to whip up together! Perfect over pies, cakes, ice cream, muffins or simply to dip in fruit. 100% vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: peanut butter sauce, vegan caramel, vegan sauce

Servings:

Calories: 247kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Equipment

Small bowl
Spoon to stir
Microwave

Ingredients

¼ cup maple syrup
½ cup peanut butter use the natural kind or a drippy PB
⅛ teaspoon sea salt plus some coarse salt for serving
warm water to thin as needed

Instructions

Add the peanut butter, maple syrup and salt to a bowl and warm up in the microwave for 20-30 seconds (do not boil).
Then whisk until combined (it should look pretty thick and even lumpy at this point). Add a small amount of warm water or plant milk (about 2-3 tablespoons) and whisk again. Add more water, small amounts at a time, until you reach the desired consistency. Taste and adjust salt, then serve over ice cream, pies, cakes or use a dip for fruits!

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Notes

The mixture will look very thick and almost gritty at first. Keep adding water or plant milk a small amount at a time and whisk vigorously until it reaches the right consistency. This can take a few minutes.
You can also reheat the mixture a second time to help thin out the consistency (about 15 seconds at a time). Avoid boiling the mixture!
Adjust saltiness to taste! If your peanut butter is salted, then omit the salt altogether and add some at the end once you are able to taste the caramel. You can also use coarse salt for a nice salty crunch!
Storage: Keep the leftovers in a sealed jar at room temperature for 24 hours. For longer storage, you can transfer it to the fridge for up to one week, although the consistency will thicken if chilled. Simply take it out of the fridge an hour before serving. You can also add a little extra water if you notice the caramel is thicker after a few days, then whisk well. And don't hesitate to reheat for a few seconds (about 10-15 seconds at a time) to help thin its consistency.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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