Sugar Free Caramel Recipe - The Low Carb Diet (2024)

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Lately I’ve been craving caramel and all it’s tasty combinations like coffee, cheesecake and snickers. LOVE snickers, that’ll hopefully be another recipe down the line! I’ve tried a few of the sugar free brands that have caramel syrup and it just doesn’t do it for me. So I jumped into the kitchen and got going on my very own sugar free caramel recipe.

For those who haven’t made homemade caramel, it can be a bit intimidating, but it’s honestly not too hard. It only requires a good eye and some patience. The real secret to caramel, is all in the color before pouring in the cream.

It’s best if you watch out for that brown, amber-colored look while making sure it doesn’t go much further than that and burn.

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Sugar Free Caramel Recipe

CourseDessert

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Author Andres Regalado

Ingredients

  • 1/2cupwater
  • 1/2cupbutter
  • 2cupsgranulated sweetenerlike erythritol
  • 1/2teaspoonvanilla or caramel extract
  • 1cupheavy cream
  • saltto taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, add sweetener and water over medium-high heat whisking until sweetener is dissolved.

  2. Once mixture reaches a boil, only whisk every so often and watch closely until it reaches brown, amber-color (~8-12 minutes). Once reaching desired color, immediately add butter and whisk until melted and then immediately remove from heat.

  3. Slowly and carefully add in cream and whisk to combine until evenly combined.

  4. Add extract and salt, to taste.

  5. Transfer caramel to glass or heat-safe container until cooled. Once completely cool, store covered in refrigerator (sauce will thicken while cooling and refrigerating).

Recipe Notes

Serving size: 2 tablespoons (Total recipe makes about 16 servings or 2 cups)
Protein 0.38g, Cals 102, Fat 11.13g, Carbs 0.47g, Fiber 0.00g — NET CARBS: 0.47g

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  1. Sugar Free Caramel Recipe - The Low Carb Diet (3)Carmen says

    YEA this recipe makes me happy!

    I am making a low carb sundae this weekend! 🙂

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    • Sugar Free Caramel Recipe - The Low Carb Diet (4)Andres Regalado says

      Sounds delicious 🙂 hope you enjoy it!

      Reply

  2. Sugar Free Caramel Recipe - The Low Carb Diet (5)Becky says

    Would this get solid enough to cut into squares or does it stay liquid like a caramel sauce?

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    • Sugar Free Caramel Recipe - The Low Carb Diet (6)Andres Regalado says

      I don’t believe it would as is but I think it could if you added some sort of thickener like xantham gum or possibly coconut flour.

      Reply

  3. Sugar Free Caramel Recipe - The Low Carb Diet (7)Megan says

    Andres- in the first step, when boiling the water and erythritol.. It smoked horribly. So much so that the entire house filled with haze. I used the NOW brand erythritol. I don’t remember this happening when making traditional caramel with granulated white sugar. Please advise.

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    • Sugar Free Caramel Recipe - The Low Carb Diet (8)Assistant Becca says

      Megan, please forgive the delay in response to your question. Without being there to see what was happening, our first guess is that you were boiling the Erythritol at too high of a temperature. Next time, allow the sugar and water to come to a boil slowly over medium heat and see if that helps. If it looks like it’s browning too quickly in one spot, lift the pan off of the burner for a few seconds and gently swirl the contents of the pan, then put the pan back down on the heat.

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  4. Sugar Free Caramel Recipe - The Low Carb Diet (9)Luisa P. says

    Sugar Free Caramel Recipe - The Low Carb Diet (10)
    I was looking for a no sugar caramel and found your page. I’ve just made your recipe with added vitafiber powder and it was delicious!! I am quite impress with the taste.

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    • Sugar Free Caramel Recipe - The Low Carb Diet (11)Andres Regalado says

      It’s really great to hear you enjoyed the sugar free caramel recipe, Luisa. 🙂

      Reply

  5. Sugar Free Caramel Recipe - The Low Carb Diet (12)Tiffany says

    Could full-fat canned coconut milk be used instead of the cream?

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    • Sugar Free Caramel Recipe - The Low Carb Diet (13)Andres Regalado says

      I’m not sure because I haven’t tried it yet. But feel free to give it a try and report back, I’d love to know!

      Reply

  6. Sugar Free Caramel Recipe - The Low Carb Diet (14)Jo says

    Can’t wait to try this! If I use xylitol will it be grainy when cooled? I want to pour it over a cheesecake. Thanks

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    • Sugar Free Caramel Recipe - The Low Carb Diet (15)Assistant Becca says

      Jo, artificial sweeteners can react differently when cooked. Our recommendation is to use Erythritol. If you’re unable to use it, we can’t guarantee that you’ll have good results with the caramel, but we hope that you do!

      Reply

  7. Sugar Free Caramel Recipe - The Low Carb Diet (16)Kathy Jackson says

    Sugar Free Caramel Recipe - The Low Carb Diet (17)
    How long does this last when kept in the fridge? With heavy cream I know it has to be used within 7 days of opening so I’m wondering if it’s the same for this sauce? Thanks for this great recipe!

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    • Sugar Free Caramel Recipe - The Low Carb Diet (18)Assistant Becca says

      Hi Kathy. We apologize for the delay in responding. Your question went to our spam folder. The caramel should keep in the refrigerator for 7-10 days.

      Reply

  8. Sugar Free Caramel Recipe - The Low Carb Diet (19)Ina says

    Sugar Free Caramel Recipe - The Low Carb Diet (20)
    Great to see and try some of your recipes. Well done! I agree,get into the kitchen,give it a try,and share your successes and failures. Love your work ! Thanks Ina

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    • Sugar Free Caramel Recipe - The Low Carb Diet (21)Assistant Becca says

      Thank you, Ina!

      Reply

  9. Sugar Free Caramel Recipe - The Low Carb Diet (22)Joanne says

    Hello,
    Is the water/sweetener mixture supposed to change color? I waited for 20+ minutes and it only started smoking (oops).

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    • Sugar Free Caramel Recipe - The Low Carb Diet (23)Andres Regalado says

      Yes it should darken into a light brownish caramel color. Your issue could have been caused by the brand of sweetener or temperature. Hope it works out better next time!

      Reply

  10. Sugar Free Caramel Recipe - The Low Carb Diet (24)Kaela says

    Hello!
    I am new here 🙂 Is there another sweetener I can use? 5 carbs per teaspoon is WAY too high for my low carb diet. But I really want to make this!

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    • Sugar Free Caramel Recipe - The Low Carb Diet (25)Assistant Becca says

      Hi Kaela,
      Actually, Erythritol is a low glycemic sugar substitute and as such, there are no carbs to count. It’s approved as a diabetic sugar substitute and the Atkins diet endorses it as well.

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    • Sugar Free Caramel Recipe - The Low Carb Diet (26)Assistant Becca says

      Also, if you look below the recipe, you’ll see the nutritional information that shows the net carbs to be 0.47, which is less than 1 gram.

      Reply

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Sugar Free Caramel Recipe - The Low Carb Diet (2024)

FAQs

Does sugar free caramel have carbs? ›

Torani Sugar Free Caramel Sauce (30 ml) contains 19g total carbs, 14g net carbs, 2g fat, 0g protein, and 80 calories.

What sugar substitute will caramelize? ›

Furthermore, unlike natural sweeteners such as stevia and monk fruit, Swerve is ideal for baking, as it caramelizes and holds its shape like sugar.

How do you make caramel without burning sugar? ›

Dry caramel is quicker to make than wet caramel, but it's also trickier: Without additional liquid, the sugar can caramelize very quickly, burning before you realize it. Using moderate heat, as Mel suggests, can help safeguard against burning, as can vigilance: Don't walk away from the pan once you've started.

What is sugar free caramel syrup made of? ›

Maltodextrin, Water, Maltitol Syrup, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Nonfat Milk, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Modified Corn Starch, Artificial Flavor, Salt, Caramel Color, Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phosphate, Sucralose (non Nutritive Sweetener), Yellow 6, Red 40.

How many net carbs are in Smuckers sugar free caramel? ›

Smucker's Sugar-free Caramel Topping (2 tbsp) contains 24g total carbs, 11g net carbs, 0g fat, 0g protein, and 90 calories.

Does sugar free have less carbs? ›

Many foods containing low-calorie sweeteners will provide some calories and carbohydrate from other ingredients. That means foods that carry claims like "sugar-free," "reduced sugar" or "no sugar added" are not necessarily carbohydrate-free or lower in carbohydrate than the original version of the food.

Does stevia caramelize like sugar? ›

Since stevia does not caramelize like sugar, a little sugar is needed to develop browning. Sugar also helps with the crisp texture of many baked goods such as cookies. For yeast-raised baked goods, such as bread, stevia cannot be used as substitute for the small amount of sugar needed to activate the yeast.

Can I caramelize without sugar? ›

Yes, you can use natural sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar to caramelize apples without using refined sugar. These alternatives add a touch of sweetness and help the apples caramelize beautifully.

Which keto sugar caramelizes best? ›

Unlike options containing sugar alcohols (like erythritol), monk fruit sugar with allulose and pure allulose can dissolve, brown, and caramelize like sugar. And of course, they taste and bake like sugar, too.

What can I use instead of brown sugar for caramel? ›

You should use refined white granulated or caster sugar to make caramel. Avoid using brown sugar or raw cane sugar as they contain impurities that inhibit caramelisation and also the already brown colour can make it harder to assess when the all important reaction is taking place.

Why does my homemade caramel taste burnt? ›

The temperature of the caramel can rise so rapidly that it is hard to keep it in the desired temperature range, shown above. As a result, the caramel could burn and taste bitter.

Can you burn homemade caramel? ›

Burning most commonly occurs when the caramel is left for too long on the heat source or when the temperature is too high. Watch out for the color of the caramel too, it should not darken too much. Burnt caramel can also be tricky to remove from pans so don't let your guard down during this fairly quick process!

What are the ingredients in Smuckers sugar free caramel? ›

Maltodextrin, Water, Maltitol Syrup, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Nonfat Milk, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Soybean Oil, Artificial Flavor, Corn Starch, Salt, Caramel Color, Fully Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Carrageenan, Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate, Sucralose (non Nutritive Sweetener), Mono ...

Does monk fruit caramelize like sugar? ›

Have you been looking for a healthier alternative to traditional sugar-based caramel syrups? Look no further than monk fruit sweetener, a natural sugar substitute that can be caramelized just like sugar.

How many carbs are in sugar free caramel syrup? ›

45 Calories
Fat0 g
Carbs12 g
Fiber0 g
Protein0 g

How does sugar free candy still have carbs? ›

Sugar free candies are made with types of sugar alcohols. Sugar alcohols are not sugar so they don't count as sugar. Sugar alcohols are carbohydrates so they do count as carbs.

Does sugar free flavoring have carbs? ›

Contains 1g Net Carb, Zero Calories, and is Zero Glycemic:Perfect simple syrups for coffee, tea, tonics, and other sweet, sugar-free drinks. Same Great Taste and Multiple Flavors: Matches the sweetness of sugar, helping you fill your kitchen with a zero-calorie alternative to sugar.

How many carbs are in Starbucks sugar free caramel syrup? ›

Energy: 1 calories
Protein0g
Carbs0.2g
Fat0g

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