Yummy Caramel Apple Cider Recipe

Recreate the magic of Starbucks' Caramel Apple Cider at home! This cozy, sweet, and incredibly delicious recipe is better than the original, according to our family. We've perfected this homemade version, using simple ingredients and a touch of homemade whipped cream for the ultimate indulgence. Skip the store-bought syrups – this recipe uses cinnamon extract for a warm, autumnal flavor. Perfect for chilly evenings, this hot drink is guaranteed to become a new family favorite. Get ready for a taste of fall that's both easy and unbelievably delicious!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 173.6 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Yummy Caramel Apple Cider

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How to Make Yummy Caramel Apple Cider

  1. Chill a small glass mixing bowl and mixer beaters in the freezer for at least 15 minutes.
  2. In a saucepan or slow cooker, combine the cider, apple juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon sticks. Heat gently on the stovetop or on low in the crockpot until steaming (about 10-15 minutes on stovetop, 30-45 minutes on low in crockpot).
  3. While the cider simmers, prepare the whipped cream (see step 8).
  4. Once the cider is steaming, remove from heat and stir in the cinnamon extract and vanilla extract.
  5. Divide the warm cider evenly among 8 mugs.
  6. Top each mug with a generous dollop of homemade whipped cream.
  7. Drizzle caramel syrup over the whipped cream.
  8. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy the deliciousness!
  10. **Homemade Whipped Cream:** In your chilled bowl, beat together the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overbeat.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

66g

Fat

34g

Carbs

6g

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