Homemade Apple Cider Salted Caramel Recipe
As the leaves turn golden and the air begins to cool, our cravings shift to warm, cozy flavors that remind us of bonfires, hayrides, and the upcoming holiday season. One of the best (and most delicious) ways to embrace the fall spirit is with Homemade Apple Cider Salted Caramel Recipe—a rich, sweet, slightly tangy sauce infused with autumn spices and a whisper of salt.This decadent homemade caramel sauce is the perfect balance of tart apple cider, deep brown sugar sweetness, and warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. It’s a game-changer for your fall desserts—or, frankly, anything you feel like drizzling it on. And the best part? It’s surprisingly easy to make at home with just a few pantry staples.
Equipment
- 1 Pot
- 1 large sheet pan
- Parchment paper
- 1 Candy Thermometer
Ingredients
- 1/2 gallon Apple Cider
- 2 sticks of unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons table salt
- 3 1/2 cups white granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Flakey sea salt to sprinkle on top
Instructions
- First, in a large pot, bring the apple cider to a boil over medium heat. Reduce to a simmer and let it cook down until it’s reduced to about 1 cup. The "right consistency" will be like syrup. This should take an hour and will concentrate the apple flavor. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- Second, take the reduced cider off the heat, add both sugars and butter, and stir until melted and combined.
- Third, slowly pour the heavy cream into the sugar mixture while stirring.
- Then, return to the heat and bring the mixture to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes or until it reaches 225 degrees using a candy thermometer.
- Next, remove the mixture from the heat and add cinnamon and salt.
- Place parchment paper in a large sheet tray and pour the hot caramel onto it evenly to cool, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Place the caramel in the fridge for two hours or leave it at room temperature for 4 hours.
- Finally, spoon the caramel into a glass jar or container to store. Be sure to warm before serving.