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Chocolate Covered Apple Cider Caramels
This chocolate covered Apple Cider Caramels recipe is easy to make. The perfect fancy dessert for fall. Made with reduced apple cider for a deeper taste.
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 60 -70 pieces
Calories: 133 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Ingredients
For Cider Caramels
- 2 cups fresh cider
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of salt
For Chocolate coating
- 1 lb semi-sweet or dark chocolate
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- Coarse salt for tops optional
Instructions
- Line an 8x8" square pan with parchment paper leaving an overhang paper on the sides for easy removal. Spray nonstick spray over the parchment paper
- In a large saucepan, pour the cider and boil on medium heat until the cider reduces to 1/2 or 1/3 cup. This takes about 20-25 minutes (watch it closely because the cider can burn)
- After the cider is reduced, add the butter, corn syrup, heavy cream and sugar. Cook this mixture over medium-high heat.
- Insert a candy thermometer and cook until the caramels reach 248-250 Degrees F. About 20-25 minutes
- Immediately remove from heat and add the cinnamon and salt. Mix
- Pour into the square pan and leave it on the counter to set. About 4-6 hours
- Remove from mold and cut into caramels
- Place the caramels on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and place in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes to harden
- For chocolate topping
- Place all but 1/3 cup of the chopped chocolate in a bowl
- Add the butter
- Melt in the microwave by heating 30 seconds, then giving it a stir and heat for 30 more seconds. Repeat this step until all the chocolate has been melted
- When chocolate is melted, add the remaining 1/3 cup of chocolate and mix until all the chocolate has been completely melted and the mixture is smooth and shiny
- Dip caramels into the chocolate using a fork. Tap the fork on the edge of the bowl to shake off the excess chocolate
- Place dipped caramels into a lined sheet pan and sprinkle with coarse sea salt
- Let the chocolate set and enjoy!
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Notes
- Cider Caramel mixture slightly adapted from King Arthur Flour
Nutrition Information
Calories
133kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
10mg
(0%)
Potassium
59mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
179IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 60-70 pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 133kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 59mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 179IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.