Description
This rich and flavorful Apple Cider Caramel Sauce combines the sweetness of caramel with the crisp, fruity notes of apple cider. Perfect for drizzling over desserts, pancakes, or ice cream, this sauce is made with simple ingredients and comes together in just 30 minutes. It features a buttery, creamy texture with hints of cinnamon and vanilla, making it a delightful twist on classic caramel sauce.
Ingredients
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Apple Cider Caramel Sauce Ingredients
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 5 tablespoons salted butter
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Boil: Add the apple cider to a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and bring it to a boil. Allow the apple cider to reduce by simmering until it decreases to about 1/3 cup, concentrating its flavor.
- Add: Reduce the heat slightly and stir in the packed brown sugar, salted butter, heavy cream, and cinnamon powder. Then increase the heat back to medium-high to continue cooking.
- Simmer: Keep cooking the mixture for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the caramel thickens and darkens in color, indicating it’s perfectly caramelized.
- Stir: Remove the saucepan from heat. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt, stirring thoroughly to combine all flavors and create a smooth sauce.
- Let Cool: Allow the caramel sauce to cool at room temperature. As it cools, it will thicken further and develop a luscious texture ideal for serving.
Notes
- The sauce will thicken more as it cools, so don’t worry if it looks slightly runny while warm.
- Use salted butter to balance the sweetness, but you can adjust salt to taste at the end.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat gently before serving.
- This sauce pairs wonderfully with apple desserts, ice cream, pancakes, or even coffee.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
