Caramel Apple Cider

All the best fall flavors come together in this homemade caramel apple cider drink that’s perfect for fall and holiday get togethers.

Calling All Caramel Apple Lovers!

What better way to celebrate fall than with a warm glass of caramel apple cider?

Some people call this drink caramel apple spice because it tastes a lot like the one from Starbucks! We used regular apple cider and added caramel syrup (the kind you mix with drinks), lemon juice, and pumpkin spice, then topped it with whipped cream and caramel syrup topping (the thicker kind you put on ice cream). The result is a Caramel Apple in a cup!

Did we mention it has caramel?! You can tell that’s our FAVORITE part! This cider is so easy to make (under 30 minutes) and is perfect for fall events – like Halloween!!

Ingredients

PREP TIME: 5 minutes

COOK TIME: 20 minutes

• 8 cups apple juice, or apple cider
• ½ cup caramel syrup – thin caramel sweetener used in beverages
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice – fresh lemon juice or bottled
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice – store-bought or homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice, or cinnamon
• whipped cream – store-bought Cool Whip or Homemade Whipped Cream
• caramel sauce topping – store-bought caramel sauce or Homemade Caramel Sauce
• optional garnish – cinnamon sticks, sprinkle with pumpkin spice or ground cinnamon

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How to Make Caramel Apple Cider

1. COMBINE. Pour 8 cups regular apple juice into a large pot and add ½ cup caramel syrup, 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice, and 3 tablespoons lemon juice.
2. HEAT. Cook on medium heat for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. SERVE. Once hot, pour it into mugs, add a dollop of whipped cream on top of each drink, and add a drizzle of caramel sauce.
   • Keep the cider in the crock pot for up to 4 hours on the warm setting.

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Caramel Apple Cider

By: Kristyn Merkley

All the best fall flavors come together in this homemade caramel apple cider drink that's perfect for fall and holiday get togethers.

Servings: 6

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 20 minutes mins

Total: 25 minutes mins

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 8 cups apple juice, or apple cider
• ▢ ½ cup caramel syrup
• ▢ 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• ▢ 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, or cinnamon
• ▢ whipped cream
• ▢ caramel syrup topping

Instructions 

• Combine apple juice, caramel syrup, lemon juice, and pumpkin spice in a large pot.
• Cook on medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Pour into cups and top with whipped cream and caramel syrup.

Notes

Keep it warm. Keep the cider in a crock pot for up to 4 hours on the warm setting.

Store leftover cider in an airtight container in the fridge for about a week or freeze for 3-4 months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 6g, Calories: 224kcal, Carbohydrates: 53g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 4mg, Sodium: 91mg, Potassium: 370mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 32g, Vitamin A: 59IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 46mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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