How to Make Keto Caramels

I’m about to show you How to Make Keto Caramels! These make amazing treats, especially around the holidays. This recipe is not hard to follow but it is important that you prep ahead of time for it because I can almost guarantee that you will not find one of these ingredients at your local grocery store. I didn’t. I had to order it from Amazon and have it delivered. I am spoiled with my 2 day Amazon Prime delivery but I still had to wait and couldn’t just pick this ingredient up on my way home. It’s better to be prepared.

This recipe uses Yacon syrup to give the caramels a rich and chewy type texture. I had to order Yacon syrup off of Amazon.

Keto Caramels Recipe Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon yacon syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons Lakanto Monkfruit Golden
3/4 teaspoon Xanthan Gum
1/4 teaspoon salt

Keto Caramels Recipe Instructions

Start by prepping a small square pan and layer it with parchment paper.

In a medium-size frying pan over medium heat, add the butter, Monkfruit, salt, and yacon syrup.

Continue stirring the ingredients until it starts to bubble. This will take about 3 to 4 minutes.

Immediately whisk in the heavy cream. The mixture will bubble up a bit.

Continue whisking the ingredients until the mixture becomes thicker. This will take another 4 to 5 minutes.

Add the vanilla and sprinkle the Xanthan gum over the mixture while continuing to whisk it.

Once the sauce is thick, pour it into the prepped square pan and set it on the counter until it completely cools down.

Cut into small pieces and wrap them in wax paper. Twist the ends to seal the caramels.

Enjoy!

Keto Caramels Nutrition

Serves 24

Calories 31, Total C 0.9g, Fiber 0.1g, Net C 0.8g, Sugars 0.2g, Fat 3.3g, Protein 0.1g

If you liked this recipe, you will really like our article on How to Make Sugar Free Caramel Sauce too!

Information on Yacon Syrup

What is Yacon syrup?

Yacon syrup is a solution that is extracted from the roots of a yacon plant. It has been used for hundreds of years for it’s nutritional and medical purposes. Yacon syrup is low in carbs and low in calories. It is up to 75% as sweet as sugar.

What does Yacon syrup taste like?

Honestly, it tastes list molasses. It’s rich in color and thick in texture.

What are the benefits of yacon?

Yacon syrup is effective against constipation and may lower sugar levels. It’s full of antioxidants and potassium. It has up to 50% fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and a fiber called inulin which does not increase blood sugar.

What is pure Yacon syrup?

The Yacon syrup is distilled from the Peruvian tuber yacon and contains up to 50% fructooligosaccharides which is classified as a prebiotic and non-calorie sweetener and fiber source. The enzyme in your gut that’s responsible for digesting carbs – glycosidases – can’t break down fructooligosaccharides. It’s sweetness you can taste but it’s not absorbed into the body.

Is yacon syrup Keto Friendly?

Yes, it is but use it in small amounts and make sure you keep the carb counts in check.

Is Yacon syrup good for you?

Yacon syrup has significant antioxidant properties and keeping the kidneys and gut healthy.

Does yacon syrup raise blood sugar?

I personally have been using it without any fluctuation in my normal blood sugar levels.

Yacon Syrup Side Effects?

Yes. Excessive consumption of yacon syrup can lead to stomach discomfort.

Does Yacon syrup need to be refrigerated?

It does not need to be refrigerated but it should be stored in a dry, cool place.

Is Yacon syrup low glycemic?

Yacon does contain a small amount of sugar through fructose, glucose, and sucrose but the rich fiber within it makes it a very low-glycemic sweetener. You can see a study here that says Yacon syrup is a good source of Fructooligosacchardies and it’s long-term consumption produced beneficial health effects on obese pre-menopausal women with insulin resistance.

How many carbs are in yacon syrup?

This 100% pure Yacon syrup contains 4 grams of carbs and 7 calories per 1 teaspoon per the nutrition.

Print the recipe here: