5.0 from 6 votes
Apple Cider Caramel
Rich, sweet, and slightly-tangy apple cider caramel, made with reduced fresh apple cider and a hint of cinnamon. This is the perfect caramel for fall!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 12 servings (2 tablespoons caramel)
Calories: 160 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups sweet apple cider
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Bring apple cider to a boil in a heavy bottomed pot. Reduce heat to medium/medium-low to maintain a steady bubble, and cook until cider is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 30-60 minutes. Stir occasionally and watch it closely toward the end so it doesn’t burn.
- Strain reduced cider and return to a clean pot. Stir in light brown and granulated sugar, salt, cinnamon, and heavy cream.
- Bring to a boil and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the caramel reaches 230 degrees F on a candy thermometer for caramel sauce, or 245-250 degrees F for dipping apples.
- Caramel will thicken as it cools. Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to one week. I like to store my caramel in a microwave safe container, so that I can easily warm it back to a pourable temperature by heating in 10 to 15-second intervals.
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Notes
- Caramel cooked to the temperature for sauce will thicken in the refrigerator, but still remain pliable.
- Caramel cooked to the temperature for apple dipping will solidify. If making ahead for apples, be sure to store the caramel in a microwave safe container. Warm in 15-second intervals at half power, until the caramel is fluid again.
Nutrition Information
Calories
160kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
109mg
(5%)
Potassium
102mg
(3%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
290IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
0.8mg
(1%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings (2 tablespoons caramel)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 109mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 102mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 290IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.