Apple Cider Caramels
To me it’s not fall until you are sitting outside on a cool crisp day enjoying a glass of freshly pressed apple cider, along with a cinnamon and sugared donut, basking in the aroma of the cider mill. This weekend I brought the aroma of the cider mill inside with apple cider caramels.
Apple Cider Caramels
Ingredients
2 cups apple cider
1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
1.5 teaspoons cinnamon
pinch of nutmeg
1.5 cups sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
½ cup butter
Ingredients
2 cups apple cider
1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
1.5 teaspoons cinnamon
pinch of nutmeg
1.5 cups sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
½ cup butter
Directions
1. Pour cider into a medium saucepan and boil on high for 25 minutes or until the cider is reduced to 1/3 cup. Set aside to cool.
2. Grease an 8 inch square pan with butter, set aside.
3. In a small bowl, combine 2/3 cup cream, cinnamon, nutmeg and reduced apple cider, set aside.
4. In a one( or two) cup glass (or plastic) measuring cup combine sugar, 1/3 cup cream and enough water to reach the ½ c line on the measuring cup and corn syrup. Add to a large, heavy saucepan, and cook over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Insert the candy thermometer and simmer until syrup reaches 234 degrees.
5. Remove from heat and slowly whisk in the cream mixture. Add the butter and stir until the cream and butter are fully incorporated. Return the pan to heat and re-insert the candy thermometer. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently until it reaches softball stage (248 degrees).
6. Remove from heat and pour the caramel into the prepared pan. Allow mixture to cool completely at room temperature. I covered mine loosely and left it overnight. Cut caramels and wrap in parchment or waxed paper. Store in an airtight container, in the refrigerator (up to two weeks) or in the freezer (up to six months).
1. Pour cider into a medium saucepan and boil on high for 25 minutes or until the cider is reduced to 1/3 cup. Set aside to cool.
2. Grease an 8 inch square pan with butter, set aside.
3. In a small bowl, combine 2/3 cup cream, cinnamon, nutmeg and reduced apple cider, set aside.
4. In a one( or two) cup glass (or plastic) measuring cup combine sugar, 1/3 cup cream and enough water to reach the ½ c line on the measuring cup and corn syrup. Add to a large, heavy saucepan, and cook over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Insert the candy thermometer and simmer until syrup reaches 234 degrees.
5. Remove from heat and slowly whisk in the cream mixture. Add the butter and stir until the cream and butter are fully incorporated. Return the pan to heat and re-insert the candy thermometer. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently until it reaches softball stage (248 degrees).
6. Remove from heat and pour the caramel into the prepared pan. Allow mixture to cool completely at room temperature. I covered mine loosely and left it overnight. Cut caramels and wrap in parchment or waxed paper. Store in an airtight container, in the refrigerator (up to two weeks) or in the freezer (up to six months).
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oh! YUM!!! These look heavenly!
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This looks so gorgeous and yummy! What a perfect hostess gift for the new season!
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yum yum yum!!Lilac and Grey
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that looks so yummy 😀 xo
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YUM YUM YUM! I am so making these! You are so smaaaht!
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Look great! I want to make these for gifts!
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These look so good!! I definitely need to try making them this Fall!
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I have been gagging trying to drink apple cider vinegar every day and maybe I should just make these instead 🙂
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O.M.G. These look amazing!!!!
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They sound amazing!
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so nice blog nice pics . i love it . Parfum pas cher
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Ok I seriously need a candy thermometer. These sound amazing!
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I have to make these asap!! They sound absolutely delicious!xo, amywww.dreamingincashmere.com
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Oh wow those look delicious! I bet they smelled amazing too!
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mmm these look amazing!
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I would do anything to be able to eat one of these right now.
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Mmm!!!! Anything dealing with apples, I'm in!!
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yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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YUM! Perfect for a chilly fall evening!
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This looks delicious! Laura xo
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Oh my gosh this looks amazing! I need to try this!
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Oh my that looks simply delightful!!! xoxo
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Oh my gosh! Those look amazing! And what a perfect fall treat.
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Oh my yum!! These look so good and PERFECT for fall!
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Um yum, this looks like a delicious reason to use my new martha stewart candy making thermometer!
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This looks beyond amazing! So perfect for fall!xo,Angelaheadtotoechic.blogspot.com
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On yum, Erica! You are getting me in the mood for fall treats! 🙂
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These sound amazing.
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