The Flavors of Fall: Caramel Apple Cider

Are you looking for a delicious cider to warm up your family on a brisk, fall evening? Or maybe Trick or Treating is still on in your area of the world and you wanted something to sip while walking with the kids around the neighborhood? Well, look no further! I found this recipe on a Taste of Home site and made a few minor adjustments from the original recipe. It’s been so long since I first served it that I can't remember what I adjusted. 😉

I've served this a variety of ways, but my favorite was having it as part of cider and coffee bar. It was a huge hit! The best thing about this recipe is that you can mix it up and let it warm in the crock pot while you take care of other items. I can envision this decadent cider simmering on the counter as you and your family take a brisk walk after a big Thanksgiving meal or after coming home from selecting that perfect Christmas tree. Just imagine walking into the house and smelling the luscious scents of apple, cinnamon, caramel wafting around the kitchen ready to warm those cold hands and fill hungry tummies! Well enough dreaming! Let's get to the recipe.

The starting lineup:

8 cups of apple cider...not apple juice
1 cup of caramel syrup (Torani brand or DaVinci found in the coffee aisle)
1/4 cup of lemon juice
2 teaspoons of pure vanilla
3 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon of whole allspice
Cheesecloth
Toppings: Whipped cream and Hershey's caramel syrup (type used for ice cream)

Directions:

1. In a 3 quart slow cooker, combine the apple cider, DaVinici or Torani caramel syrup and lemon juice.

2. Cut a square of cheesecloth large enough to hold the cinnamon sticks and cloves. Place sticks and cloves in the middle of the square and bring up corners. Tie with a string to form a spice bag. Place the bag in the cider mixture.

3. Cover and heat thoroughly for 2-3 hours.

4. Discard spice bag.

5. Stir in 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla.

6. Ladle into mugs and top with whipped cream and a drizzle of Hershey's caramel syrup.

I hope you enjoy this delicious cider as much as we do! The weather is turning a little cooler here and I'm ready to make a steaming pot!

Blessings from Lynda at Still Woods Farmhouse

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