Apple Cider Caramels

Apple Cider Caramels are a mix between hot caramel apple cider and apple pie in a soft and chewy candy. Apple Cider is cooked down to give a concentrated apple flavor that will make these irresistible. They are a Halloween favorite, great for holiday gift giving and a must add addition to Christmas candy trays.

When I think of Halloween I couldn't think of something I crave more than soft and chewy Apple Cider Caramels. They are a fall must make in our house.

Apple Cider Caramels taste like a Hot Caramel Apple Cider in a soft and chewy little package. The flavors amazing, and the caramel just melts in your mouth.

Even though caramel making can be time consuming the outcome is well worth the effort. These are wonderful to enjoy throughout the fall and perfect to give out over the holidays!

Let's make this beloved Apple Cider Caramels recipe!

Over medium heat reduce 8 cups Fresh Apple Cider down to 1 cup.

Watch carefully the last 15 minutes of reducing to prevent burning. The Apple Cider will become thick and syrupy. 

Butter a 9"x13" pan, line pan with parchment paper making sure corners overlap, and butter parchment paper.

In a medium sized pot add:

• 3 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
• 1/2 cup Butter

Heat over medium heat until butter is melted and cream is just barely simmering.

In a large deep pot add but do not stir:

• 1 cup Apple Cider Reduction
• 4 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
• 3/4 cup Light Corn Syrup
• 1/4 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt

Attach candy thermometer to edge of pan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, cook until sugar is dissolved, and starts to turn a caramel color about 5-7 minutes. Once sugar is dissolved stir to scrape any remaining sugar off bottom and sides of pan, until smooth.

By waiting to stir the sugar it will prevent hard crystallized sugar from forming on the edge of pan.

Slowly whisk in hot cream mixture into caramel.

Cook over medium heat until Apple Caramel reaches 250 degrees on candy thermometer, stirring occasionally.

Stir in:

• 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1 generous pinch Ground Allspice
• 1 generous pinch Ground Ginger
• 1 generous pinch Ground Nutmeg

Until well combined.

Pour Apple Cider Caramel into prepared pan. 

Allow to cool to room temperature and then refrigerate until cold.

Remove Soft and Chewy Apple Cider Caramels from pan and slice into 1" long slices and then desired length.

Wrap in wax paper or parchment paper. Store in refrigerator.

Candy making happens to be one of my favorite childhood memories with my Granny. It's time consuming but so rewarding making it a great way to bring family and friends together whether it's during the making or while enjoying the sweet treat.

I know Granny would have loved making and having Apple Pie Caramels as much as we do!

We also love these other Candy Recipes:

• Homemade Caramel Corn
• Cinnamon Rock Candy
• Hard Candy Recipe
• Toffee Walnuts
• Saltine Toffee
• Buttermints or Wedding Mints
• Chocolate Rum Truffles 

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Yield: 117

Author: Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch

Apple Cider Caramels

Apple Cider Caramels are a mix between hot caramel apple cider and apple pie in a soft and chewy candy. A favorite candy for Halloween, and Christmas.

Prep time: 45 MinCook time: 2 HourTotal time: 2 H & 45 M

Ingredients

• 8 cups Cider
• 3 1/2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
• 1/2 cup Butter, Plus more for Greasing Pan
• 4 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
• 3/4 cup Light Corn Syrup
• 1/4 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon, Ground
• 1 pinch Allspice, Ground (1/8th teaspoon)
• 1 pinch Ginger, Ground (1/8th teaspoon)
• 1 pinch Nutmeg, Ground (1/8th teaspoon)

Instructions

1. Butter a 9"x13" pan, line with parchment paper making sure corners overlap, and butter parchment paper. Set aside.
2. Over medium heat reduce apple cider to 1 cup measured. Watch carefully the last 15 minutes of reducing to prevent burning. It will take about 30 min-1 hour. The cider will become thick and syrupy.
3. In a medium sized pot add heavy cream and butter. Heat over medium heat until butter is melted and just barely simmering.
4. In a large deep pot add sugar, 1 cup reduced apple cider, corn syrup, water, and salt. Attach candy thermometer to edge of pan. Without stirring bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, and cook until sugar is dissolved, and starts to turn a caramel color. Stir pan well to dissolve any remaining sugar stuck to the bottom of pan and sides.
5. Slowly stir in heated cream mixture. Cook over medium heat, until caramel mixture reaches 250 degrees, stirring occasionally.
6. Stir in vanilla, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and nutmeg.
7. Pour into prepared pan.
8. Allow to cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate until cold.
9. Remove Apple Cider Caramels from pan and slice into 1" long slices and then desired length. Wrap in wax paper or parchment paper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

73.41

Fat

3.38 g

Sat. Fat

2.14 g

Carbs

11.07 g

Fiber

0.04 g

Net carbs

11.03 g

Sugar

10.77 g

Protein

0.23 g

Sodium

28.37 mg

Cholesterol

10.13 mg

Calories are estimated.

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