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Amazing 3-Step Spiced Apple Cider Caramels Joy

Spiced Apple Cider Caramels
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Make delicious Spiced Apple Cider Caramels at home. These homemade candies are perfect for gifting during the holidays. Bring the joy of Sunday Flavor into your kitchen with this sweet treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Combine apple cider in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until reduced by half. Set aside.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, mix sugar, corn syrup, and heavy cream.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  4. Insert a candy thermometer. Stop stirring.
  5. Heat mixture until it reaches 240°F (soft-ball stage).
  6. Remove from heat. Carefully stir in the reduced cider, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until butter melts completely.
  7. Return the pan to medium-low heat. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 245°F (firm-ball stage).
  8. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract.
  9. Pour the mixture into a parchment-lined 8×8 inch pan.
  10. Cool completely at room temperature for several hours or until firm.
  11. Cut into small squares. Wrap individually for gifting.

Notes

  • Use high-quality apple cider for the best flavor.
  • Wipe down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush to prevent sugar crystallization.
  • If you prefer a chewier caramel, cook to 240°F. For a firmer caramel, cook closer to 248°F.
  • Store wrapped caramels in an airtight container.

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