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Caramel Apple Cider

Caramel Apple Cider – This aromatic and easy apple cider is made with classic apple cider, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, brown sugar, anise stars, caramel sauce for a delicious fall drink recipe. This apple cider is perfect for cozy fall movie nights!
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • pitcher
  • cooking pot

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups apple cider, homemade or store-bought
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 3 whole anise pods
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, combine apple cider, caramel sauce, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, anise, and ground nutmeg.
  • Heat the mixture over medium heat until the caramel sauce and brown sugar are completely dissolved.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes to allow the spices to infuse the cider.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and strain the cider through a fine mesh sieve to remove the cinnamon sticks and anise.
  • Serve the drink hot in mugs.
  • Top each mug with a dollop of whipped cream, apple slices or cinnamon sticks  if desired.
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