Magic 4-ingredient caramels or toffees made with paleo-friendly ingredients! Easy to make and great for homemade gifts, especially for those avoiding refined sugars and dairy.
These are honestly one of the most delicious candies I’ve tasted — sweet, comforting toffee caramels with an amazingly chewy yet soft texture, made entirely from coconut-based ingredients.
The recipe started as an attempt to make a “butter tablet” using coconut cream for dairy cream, coconut oil for butter, and coconut sugar instead of refined sugar. What emerged wasn’t a butter tablet but a wonderful treacle-like toffee that also works beautifully as a salted caramel.
These candies make beautiful homemade gifts when wrapped individually. Cut greaseproof paper into roughly 4 x 4 inch squares, place each piece of caramel in the center, fold the sides in and twist the ends to create a classic candy wrapper.
I loved this presentation idea and used it in my photos for the recipe.
These toffee caramels are:
- Vegan
- Dairy-free
- Soy-free
- Nut-free
- Gluten-free
- Grain-free
- Paleo-friendly
- Refined sugar-free
More Paleo-friendly treats
2-Ingredient Maple Fudge (Vegan + Paleo)
Paleo Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Cookies
Vanilla Pumpkin Seed Clusters (Vegan + Paleo)
📖 Recipe
4-ingredient Vegan Toffees (Paleo-friendly)
Indulgent, sweet toffee caramels made entirely from coconut products.
Ingredients
- 400 g / 2¼ cups coconut sugar
- 750 ml / 3 cups coconut cream (or chilled full-fat coconut milk — scoop the solidified cream)
- 6 tbsp coconut oil
- (optional) A generous pinch of sea salt
- (optional) 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking tray with greaseproof paper and set aside.
- Combine all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Stir as the mixture comes to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and continue stirring frequently.
- Keep the mixture at a steady medium boil, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes or until it has reduced and thickened. Test readiness by dropping a spoonful onto a tray — it should set solid within a minute. If still liquid, continue cooking.
- Carefully pour the thickened mixture into the prepared tray and allow to cool and set.
- If the mixture separates slightly while cooking, don’t worry — it can still turn out fine. Continue stirring and cooking until it thickens.
- Chill in the fridge for about an hour, then cut into small caramel pieces.
- Optional: wrap individual pieces in small squares of greaseproof paper for storage or gifting.
- Store at room temperature for up to 1 month.
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