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Soft Apple Cider Caramels
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Enjoy all the flavors of fall with these chewy apple cider caramels AKA soft caramels loaded up with all the fruity taste of spiced apple cider!
Soft and Chewy Apple Cider Caramels
So, before you come at me, I KNOW that it’s not technically fall yet. But let’s be real. The second September 1st hits I’m breaking out the pumpkins, guzzling apple cider, and preparing for all the amazing flavors of fall baking. Autumn flavors are truly the best, and we’re starting things off strong with these perfectly spiced, chewy apple cider caramels.
What are apple cider caramels?
These fall caramels are easily one of my favorite things we’ve made all year. Which you know…is saying a lot (just check out the recipe index). Picture a homemade chewy salted caramel with a concentrated, spiced punch of apple cider. They’re buttery, sweet, flavorful, and seriously so tasty. I had to give them away because I couldn’t stop eating them. And I think you’re going to love them too.
Ingredients for these apple cider caramels
While caramel might require a little extra attention and skill in the kitchen, you can’t complain about the ingredients. All of the ingredients for these apple cider caramels are baking staples. And everyone should have apple cider in their fridge all fall long, so your grocery trip shouldn’t be too extensive.
- Apple Cider
- Butter
- Heavy Cream
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Sea Salt
How to make apple cider caramels
Erkay er yope eroo renjoy! (That’s me trying to say, ” I hope you enjoy” while I chew on one of these buttery bad boys).
Okay, but for real–ENJOY!
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 16 caramels
- Category: candy
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: american
Apple Cider Caramels
Enjoy all the flavors of fall with these chewy apple cider caramels AKA soft caramels loaded up with all the flavor of spiced apple cider!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 16 caramels
- Category: candy
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: american
Ingredients
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Line a standard size loaf pan with parchment paper on all sides. Set aside.
- Pour the apple cider in a heavy bottom medium size pot and bring to boil. Reduce to a simmer, stirring every few minutes or so until reduced to about 1/4 cup and is thick and syrupy. This took about 45 minutes for us!
- Remove from the heat and add the butter, cream, and sugars.
- Place back over medium high heat and bring to a boil. Boil until the mixture reaches 252°F. Do not stir while it is boiling.
- Remove from the heat and use a rubber spatula to mix in the cinnamon and salt, folding the caramel until it is smooth and creamy and no longer bubbling.
- Pour the caramel into your prepared pan. Place in the fridge to set for about an hour.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and use a very sharp knife to cut into
I was looking for fun new ways to use the abundance of apple cider in my fridge and I was so excited to come across this recipe. I made these for my boyfriend (who is obsessed with caramel) and he couldn’t stop eating them. I’m making more right now to give to the rest of my family and his since we only have two pieces left. These will be a fall baking staple for years to come. Thanks!
These look amazing! How long do you think they’ll keep?
They keep for up to 2 months!
These turned out amazing! I haven’t done much with candy/caramel before but this recipe made it easy, and the finished product is so flavorful, soft and delicious. I cut about 32 caramels from each batch instead of 16 and they’re still pretty good sized. Great gift idea for the holidays!