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4.87 from 22 votes

Apple Cider Caramel Sauce

Apple cider in a caramel sauce, it's the perfect fall treat! This caramel sauce is perfect as a dip for apple slices, on top of pancakes, drizzle for cinnamon french toast, or as a filling for cinnamon rolls. Any way you choose to have this apple cider caramel sauce, it is absolutely delish!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Sauces
Calories: 64kcal
Author: Little Spice Jar

Ingredients

  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 5 tablespoons SALTED butter
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Instructions

  • BOIL: Add the apple cider to a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat and bring to boil. Allow the apple cider to cook down to about 1/3 cup.
  • ADD: Reduce the heat and add the brown sugar, butter, heavy cream, and cinnamon and increase the heat back to medium-high heat.
  • SIMMER: Continue to cook for 10-15 minutes until the caramel thickens and starts to become dark in color.
  • STIR: Remove from heat, add the vanilla and the pinch of sea salt; stir to combine.
  • LET COOL: Set aside to cool, the caramel sauce will thicken a little once it cools.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbsp | Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Fat: 4g | Sugar: 7g
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