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Apple Cider Caramels

These soft and chewy apple cider caramels with notes of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and all-spice offer autumn in a bite. Wrap them in parchment paper twists and they turn into a sweet homemade gift for the holidays!

Prep:

minutes

Cook:

50

minutes

TOtal:

minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup 35% whipping cream
  • ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ginger
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp all-spice
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper.  Set aside.
  2. Pour cider in a medium saucepan.
  3. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce to a simmer for 30 minutes while stirring frequently, until you end up with ¼ cup of cider.  The cider should be thicker and syrupy.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  6. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cream and butter to the saucepan.
  7. Bring to a boil until the mixture reaches 252°F.  Do not stir!
  8. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  9. Stir in the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, all-spice and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  10. Pour the caramel into the prepared pan.
  11. Place the pan in the fridge for 1 hour to let the caramel set.
  12. Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the caramel.
  13. Remove the caramel from the pan and place on a cutting board.
  14. Coat a knife in cooking spray.
  15. Slice the caramel into 30 pieces.
  16. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month.