Hot Caramel Apple Cider is a cozy fall beverage consisting of warm apple cider, caramel sauce and vanilla topped with whipped cream, an extra drizzle of caramel sauce and a dusting of cinnamon. Recipe serves 4 (8 ounce) mugs.
A fall hug in a mug.
Since starting college, after class on Thursdays, Mal swings by Biggby coffee and treats her self to a caramel apple cider. When she asked me to try it, of course I obliged, and oh.my.gosh was it good. Caramel-ly, apple-y and so warm and comforting. But when she mentioned it was over $7 for a 16 ounce cup 🤯 I told her I could make it for way less.
So I did!
It’s a simple as heating apple cider and caramel until steaming and stirring in vanilla. Once poured it into mugs, top with a little (or a lot) of whipped cream, caramel and a pinch of ground cinnamon.
Your new favorite fall beverage. So simple and super cozy.
To Make This Hot Caramel Apple Cider Recipe You Will Need:
- apple cider – Try to look for fresh pressed apple cider. We’re lucky and live around the corner from a cider mill.
- caramel sauce – Homemade or store-bought.
- vanilla extract – Adds warmth and enhances all of the other flavors in this recipe.
- whipped cream – Adds luscious creaminess.
- ground cinnamon – Lends a distinct warm and woodsy flavor.
- cinnamon sticks – This is totally optional for garnishing the drink.
Pour 4 cups of apple cider into a saucepan.
Pour in 4 to 6 tablespoons of caramel. I honestly, do this to taste because it’s almost impossible to screw up. So how much is up to you.
Stir and heat on medium-low until hot.
Once hot, remove and add in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Want more vanilla? Add another 1/2 to 1 teaspoon or enough to your liking.
Grab a ladle or pour into 8 ounce mugs.
Now this hot caramel apple cider is amazing, but let’s make it even better, shall we?
Add a dollop (or pipe) whipped cream on top of the hot caramel apple cider, drizzle with caramel and sprinkle with a pinch of ground cinnamon.
Enjoy! And if you give this Hot Caramel Apple Cider recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!
Yield: 4 servings
Hot Caramel Apple Cider
Hot Caramel Apple Cider is a cozy fall beverage consisting of warm apple cider, caramel sauce and vanilla topped with whipped cream, an extra drizzle of caramel sauce and a dusting of cinnamon. Recipe serves 4 (8 ounce) mugs.
- 4 cups apple cider
- 4 tablespoons caramel, or more to taste, plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, or more to taste
- 1/4 cup sweetened whipped cream, for garnish (optional)
- 4 pinches ground cinnamon, for garnish
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Pour cider and caramel into a saucepan. Heat on medium to medium-low, stirring occasionally until hot.
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Remove off of heat and stir in vanilla.
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Divide among mugs and serve topped with whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel and pinch of ground cinnamon.
Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.
Serving: 8ounces, Calories: 167kcal, Carbohydrates: 39g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 3mg, Sodium: 78mg, Potassium: 263mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 35g, Vitamin A: 49IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 43mg, Iron: 0.4mg
This recipe was first published on September 30, 2022.
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