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Glass mug of caramel apple cider with whipped cream in front of pumpkins and apples.

Salted Caramel Apple Cider

By: Jessica Ashcroft
5 from 1 vote
This Salted Caramel Cider features warm cider, flavored with spices and syrup and topped with whipped cream. It's the ultimate cozy drink, perfect for any fall night!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 155 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 8 cups apple cider, not apple juice
  • 5 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 Tablespoon whole cloves
  • ½ cup salted caramel drink syrup, from brands like Torani or Starbucks
  • whipped cream, to taste
  • caramel dessert sauce, to taste

Instructions
 

Slow Cooker Instructions

  • Add apple cider, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and salted caramel syrup to the slow cooker. Stir well.
  • Heat on high heat for 1-2 hours until warm. Once the cider is hot, reduce the heat to warm.
  • Using a fine-mesh sieve, strain out the cloves. You can leave the cinnamon sticks if desired.
  • To serve, ladle 1 cup (8 ounces) of cider into a mug and top with whipped cream, caramel dessert sauce, and a cinnamon stick, if desired.

Stove Top Instructions

  • Add apple cider, cinnamon sticks, and whole cloves to a large stockpot.
  • Heat on medium-high heat until cider is simmering. Turn heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the cider from the heat and let cool for 2-3 minutes.
  • Using a fine-mesh sieve, strain out the cloves. You can leave the cinnamon sticks if desired.
  • Pour salted caramel syrup into the cider and stir well.
  • To serve, ladle 1 cup (8 ounces) of cider into a mug and top with whipped cream, caramel dessert sauce, and a cinnamon stick, if desired.
  • Serve immediately.

Microwave Instructions

  • Add 1 cup (8 ounces) of apple cider, 1 cinnamon stick, and 4-5 whole cloves to a microwave-safe mug.
  • Heat for 1 minute 30 seconds until cider is warm.
  • Remove the cinnamon stick and cloves from the cider using a spoon (you can reuse the spices in other mugs).
  • Add 1-2 tablespoons of salted caramel syrup into the cider and stir well.
  • Top with whipped cream, caramel dessert sauce, and a cinnamon stick, if desired.

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EQUIPMENT

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
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