caramel apples

Homemade Caramel Sauce and Caramel Apples

Let me start by saying I love caramel sauce.  You can put it on so many things… ice cream, apples, brownies, cheesecake and just about any other fruit.  This time of year caramel apples are the perfect dessert, whether you’re just making one for a night in or a whole bunch for a Halloween party.  You can dress them up any way you want to, plus they are super quick and easy to make. I started looking for recipes for a homemade caramel sauce since I have never made one before.  I quickly found out that there was a ton of […]

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Top 5 Halloween Recipes

When I think of Halloween treats, caramel, apples and candy corn all come to mind. I’m already brainstorming of the sweet treats that I’ll be making this upcoming Halloween night (yes, I plan early). I absolutely love to entertain, so baking is a must in my household. I put together a list of my all-time favorite recipes that are fall inspired and perfect for this spooky event! All of the recipes that I’m listing below are made with coconut oil as a replacement for butter. Using coconut oil in baking is my go-to secret and I promise that you’ll love […]

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Vegan Caramel Sauce

Last week we gave you a recipe for a delicious caramel sauce made with coconut oil.  Today we are celebrating World Vegan Day!  So our resident raw chef LindaJoy Rose, Ph.D. decided to share a vegan caramel sauce that is just as good as the non-vegan variety!  Thanks LindaJoy!   Go to any grocery store, especially at this time of year and you will find “do-it-yourself” caramel apple kits and little dipping containers with caramel.  While caramel is one of the most universally cherished sweet flavors, if you read the contents, the first ingredient will invariably be “High Fructose Corn […]

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