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Apple Cider Caramels

Irresistible Homemade Apple Cider Caramels to Savor

Delightful Apple Cider Caramels infused with fall flavors, perfect for sharing or gifting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 20 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Caramels
  • 2 cups Apple Cider Opt for fresh, unsweetened cider.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Non-dairy options may result in firmer candy.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Can replace with more granulated sugar in a pinch.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Can experiment with pumpkin spice.
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt Kosher salt can be used with adjustment.
For the Toppings (Optional)
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts Pecans or walnuts work well.
  • 1 cup Chocolate Drizzle Melted dark or milk chocolate.

Equipment

  • heavy-bottomed pot
  • candy thermometer
  • Loaf Pan
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare your pan by lining a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Reduce the apple cider by boiling it in a pot until it thickens to 1/4 cup.
  3. Mix the unsalted butter, heavy cream, granulated sugar, and brown sugar into the pot.
  4. Cook the mixture until it reaches 252°F, monitoring with a candy thermometer.
  5. Remove from heat and fold in ground cinnamon and flaky sea salt.
  6. Pour the caramel into the prepared pan and let it cool at room temperature.
  7. Once set, cut into squares and sprinkle with additional flaky sea salt before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 15gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container; can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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