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apple cider caramels

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Recipe by
Shirley Prescott
Mansfield, AR

Im looking forward to making these for the holidays.

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Ingredients For apple cider caramels

  • 2 c
    high quality apple cider
  • 1 c
    heavy or whipping cream, divided
  • 1 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • pinch
    nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp
    all spice
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/3 c
    light corn syrup
  • 1/2 c
    real butter, cubed

How To Make apple cider caramels

  • 1
    Pour cider into meduim saucepan and boil about 20 minutes or until cider is reduced to 1/3 cup. Set aside to cool.
  • 2
    Line an 8" square pan with parchment paper, making sure to leave about a 1" edge hanging over sides for easy removal. Coat with a bit of vegetable oil and set aside.
  • 3
    In small bowl combine 2/3c. cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and reduced apple cider. Set aside.
  • 4
    In large, heavy saucepan combine suugar, 1/3 cup cream and enough water to reach the 1/2 cup line on measuring cup. Now add corn syrup and cider mixture. cook over low heat until sugar dissolves. Insert candy thermometer and simmer until syrup reaches 234 degrees.
  • 5
    Remove from heat and pour caramel into prepared pan and let mixture cool completely at room temp or in fridge. Cut and wrap in wax paper. Store in airtight container in fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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