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Apple Cider Caramels

To me it’s not fall until you are sitting outside on a cool crisp day enjoying a glass of freshly pressed apple cider, along with a cinnamon and sugared donut, basking in the aroma of the cider mill. This weekend I brought the aroma of the cider mill inside with apple cider caramels. 
Apple Cider Caramels
Ingredients
2 cups apple cider
1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
1.5 teaspoons cinnamon
pinch of nutmeg
1.5 cups sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
½ cup butter

Directions
1. Pour cider into a medium saucepan and boil on high for 25 minutes or until the cider is reduced to 1/3 cup. Set aside to cool.
2. Grease an 8 inch square pan with butter, set aside.
3. In a small bowl, combine 2/3 cup cream, cinnamon, nutmeg and reduced apple cider, set aside.
4. In a one( or two) cup glass (or plastic) measuring cup combine sugar, 1/3 cup cream and enough water to reach the ½ c line on the measuring cup and corn syrup.  Add to a large, heavy saucepan, and cook over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Insert the candy thermometer and simmer until syrup reaches 234 degrees.
5. Remove from heat and slowly whisk in the cream mixture. Add the butter and stir until the cream and butter are fully incorporated. Return the pan to heat and re-insert the candy thermometer. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently until it reaches softball stage (248 degrees).
6. Remove from heat and pour the caramel into the prepared pan. Allow mixture to cool completely at room temperature. I covered mine loosely and left it overnight. Cut caramels and wrap in parchment or waxed paper. Store in an airtight container, in the refrigerator (up to two weeks) or in the freezer (up to six months).
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28 comments

  1. Katie @ My Darling DaysSeptember 25, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    oh! YUM!!! These look heavenly!

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  2. safireSeptember 25, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    This looks so gorgeous and yummy! What a perfect hostess gift for the new season!

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  3. LilacandgreySeptember 25, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    yum yum yum!!
    Lilac and Grey

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  4. UnknownSeptember 25, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    that looks so yummy :D xo

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  5. Nicole H. | Baking it on My OwnSeptember 25, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    YUM YUM YUM! I am so making these! You are so smaaaht!

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  6. KristenSeptember 25, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    Look great! I want to make these for gifts!

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  7. AndreaSeptember 25, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    These look so good!! I definitely need to try making them this Fall!

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  8. Erica HouseSeptember 25, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    I have been gagging trying to drink apple cider vinegar every day and maybe I should just make these instead :)

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  9. LauraSeptember 25, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    O.M.G. These look amazing!!!!

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  10. KiraSeptember 25, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    They sound amazing!

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  11. parfumsSeptember 25, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    so nice blog nice pics . i love it .
    Parfum pas cher

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  12. Niki {Glossy Blonde}September 25, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Ok I seriously need a candy thermometer. These sound amazing!

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    I have to make these asap!! They sound absolutely delicious!
    xo, amy
    www.dreamingincashmere.com

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  14. JessicaSeptember 25, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    Oh wow those look delicious! I bet they smelled amazing too!

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  15. UnknownSeptember 25, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    mmm these look amazing!

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  16. AmberSeptember 25, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    I would do anything to be able to eat one of these right now.

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  17. AshleySeptember 25, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Mmm!!!! Anything dealing with apples, I'm in!!

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

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  19. CarolineSeptember 25, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    YUM! Perfect for a chilly fall evening!

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  20. LauraSeptember 25, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    This looks delicious!

    Laura xo

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  21. Trisha @ The Sweet SurvivalSeptember 25, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    Oh my gosh this looks amazing! I need to try this!

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  22. Amanda EnglishSeptember 25, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    Oh my that looks simply delightful!!! xoxo

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  23. Alil Country SugarSeptember 25, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Oh my gosh! Those look amazing! And what a perfect fall treat.

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  24. Caitlin C.September 25, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    Oh my yum!! These look so good and PERFECT for fall!

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  25. BettinaSeptember 25, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    Um yum, this looks like a delicious reason to use my new martha stewart candy making thermometer!

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  26. Head to Toe ChicSeptember 25, 2012 at 11:54 PM

    This looks beyond amazing! So perfect for fall!

    xo,
    Angela
    headtotoechic.blogspot.com

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  27. pam {simple details}September 26, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    On yum, Erica! You are getting me in the mood for fall treats! :)

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  28. RuthSeptember 26, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    These sound amazing.

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