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Apple Cider Caramel Sauce
Homemade apple cider caramel sauce is easy, addictive, and tastes like a caramel apple! It's the best caramel sauce for apples or ice cream.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 16 tablespoons (approx. 1 cup)
Calories: 102 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups apple cider
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the apple cider to a boil over medium high heat. Continue boiling, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes until the cider reduces to a dark, thick syrup that is about 1/4 cup in volume. Watch very carefully in the last few minutes to ensure the cider doesn’t burn.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, then add the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Let bubble for 2 minutes, until the sugar dissolves, then add the butter and heavy cream.
- Boil over medium-low, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens somewhat, 3-5 minutes. The caramel will still seem fairly thin at this point.
- Remove from the heat completely and stir in the vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Allow the caramel to cool for 5 to 10 minutes, until it reaches a thicker but still pourable consistency (it will still be warm) or let it rest for longer to cool to a more solid, dip-like texture. To serve, drizzle over ice cream, pie, apple slices, coffee, or just eat with a spoon.
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Notes
- TO STORE: Leftover caramel sauce will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- TO REHEAT: Microwave on high in a microwave-safe container until just warm (about 10 or so seconds depending upon your microwave), then stir until smooth.
- TO FREEZE: Apple cider caramel sauce may be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight, then reheat as directed above.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1tablespoon
Calories
102kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Potassium
41mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
153IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16tablespoons (approx. 1 cup)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 41mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 153IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.