This delicious and comforting Homemade Caramel Apple Cider is absolute perfection.We sweetened it with pureed dates, giving it a rich caramel flavor.It is spiced just right, not too sweet, and is one of our favorite ways to warm up on cold nights.

The Very Best Caramel Apple Cider I know that hot chocolate probably holds the title as the most popular beverage on cold winter nights.But for me personally- I’ll choose a warm mug of spiced cider any day of the week.For the past few years, I’ve been using date caramel to sweeten my apple cider.

It adds the perfect amount of sweetness, a rich caramel flavor, and thickens it just so (not to mention a boost of fiber and antioxidants).It’s absolutely delicious and so easy to make.Ingredients You’ll Need to Make Caramel Apple Cider: Apple Juice– We used 100% pure pressed apple juice.

Avoid using apple juice with added sugars.Dates– We use Medjool dates to sweeten this caramel apple cider.It adds a delicious caramel-like richness and thickens the cider ever so slightly.

It’s delicious!! You don’t get any ‘date’ flavor.However, you can sweeten with brown sugar if you prefer.Cinnamon Sticks– We simmered our cider with cinnamon sticks, but you could also add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon.

Ground cloves, allspice and cardamom– I found this to be the perfect combination of spices, but you can play around with your favorite combination.Ground nutmeg or ginger would also be yummy! How to Make Caramel

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