Apple Cider Caramel Candies

Name: Apple Cider Caramel Candies
Prep time: 1 h
Total time: 8 h
Yield: 64 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 c. fresh apple cider; 1/2 c. heavy cream; 4 c. sugar; 3 tbsp. unsalted butter; 1/2 c. light corn syrup; 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; Flaky sea salt

These flavorful fall sweets make a great gift!

By Lyda Jones BurnettePublished: Sep 8, 2023

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Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

64 serving(s)

Prep Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

8 hrs

These sweet cider-flavored treats are a surprising and delicious fall holiday treat to have on hand. They make a great host or hostess gift. You can keep them in a bowl on the counter for unexpected guests. Or just treat yourself to one as a mid-day reward!

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Ingredients

4 cups fresh apple cider
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 cups sugar
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Flaky sea salt

Directions

1. Step 1Line an 8- by 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides. Cook apple cider in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until reduced to 1/2 cup, 40 to 45 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until temperature reaches 248°F on a candy thermometer, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in vanilla and salt. Immediately pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle top with flaky sea salt. Cool to room temperature, at least 6 hours.
2. Step 2Use paper overhang to lift caramels from pan; discard paper. Cut into 64 (1-inch) pieces using a bench scraper. Wrap with wax paper candy wrappers, if desired. Store in refrigerator up to 1 week. Candy will soften at room temperature.

Tip: For an accurate temperature reading (which will ensure your caramel is the correct consistency), it is important to use a candy thermometer versus an instant-read stick thermometer.

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