Vegan Coconut Caramel - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup coconut milk
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegan margarine (such as Earth Balance(R))
2 teaspoons vegan margarine (such as Earth Balance(R))
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Combine coconut milk, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons margarine, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Heat on low, watching carefully and stirring occasionally, until mixture registers 236 degrees F (113 degrees C) on an instant-read or candy thermometer. Remove from heat. Mix in any grease that separated from the mixture, or carefully pour it off.