Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with these homemade Apple Cider Caramels. With their rich, buttery flavor and delightful apple cider essence, these chewy caramels evoke nostalgia and comfort. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying during a cozy night in, this recipe is a must-try for any autumn lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh apple cider
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your tools: Gather a heavy-bottomed saucepan, candy thermometer, spatula, and an 8×8-inch baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- Combine ingredients: In the saucepan over medium heat, mix apple cider and granulated sugar until dissolved.
- Cook until thickened: Gently boil without stirring for about 10-15 minutes until the mixture reduces by half and coats the back of a spoon.
- Add butter and cream: Reduce heat to low and whisk in butter and heavy cream until melted.
- Stir in vanilla: Remove from heat, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Pour into dish: Transfer the caramel to the prepared baking dish and let it cool at room temperature for about 2 hours before cutting into pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 caramel (20g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg