Apple Cider Caramel Sauce

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple cider caramel sauce

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 142kcal

Author: Jessica Formicola

Cozy up with a quick apple cider caramel sauce—a glossy, spiced topping made with real apple cider, butter, and cream. This easy apple cider caramel is perfect for drizzling over pie, pancakes, ice cream, or coffee.

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Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup apple cider
1 cup sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

In a heavy saucepan, combine the 1 cup apple cider, 1 cup sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon and ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat and bring to a very low boil, swirling the saucepan gently, but not stirring. Simmer until the mixture is syrupy and a deep caramel color, about 5-10 minutes.
Remove the mixture from the heat and whisk in the 1/2 cup heavy cream and 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, being mindful that the mixture will spit and sizzle, so be careful. Whisky vigorously until it reaches a smooth, sticky consistency. Finally, whisk in the 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt. Set aside to cool.
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Notes

Storage: Store in the refrigerator in a glass jar or other airtight container for about one week.

Freezing: Freezing is not recommended.

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