When I think of fall, I think of apples—apple pie, apple crisp, caramel apples…but especially apple cider! It is one of my personal favorites, but what can I say, I am a sucker for anything apple. In hopes of getting everyone in the fall mood and reminding us all that it’s not winter just yet (no matter how cold), I have decided to share one of my favorite apple cider recipes! Enjoy!
Homemade Starbucks Caramel Apple Cider
Ingredients:
- Apple juice or apple cider (Tree Top brand is recommended but any apple juice or cider will do)
- Caramel sauce
- Whipped cream
- Cinnamon dulce syrup (recipe below)
Directions:
- Start by adding six* tablespoons of cinnamon dulce syrup to a mug or sauce pan
- Next, add 12 oz. of apple juice or cider and heat on medium in a saucepan until hot but not boiling. (If you are using a microwave, it will be about two minutes.) Once it has reached that state, pour into a mug.
- Finish by topping with caramel sauce and whipped cream! Bon appétit!
*I would start at 2 tablespoons and work your way up so the mixture isn’t too sweet. I like about 2 and ½ tablespoons, but everyone is different.
Cinnamon Dulce Syrup
Ingredients:
- ½ cup of brown sugar
- ½ cup of white sugar
- 1 cup of water
- 1 tablespoon of cinnamon
Directions:
- Add ½ cup of white sugar and ½ cup of brown sugar to a saucepan
- Next, add 1 cup of water and stir. Bring mixture to a slow boil and then remove from heat
- Stir in tablespoon of cinnamon
The syrup will last about a week in a sealed container.
Do you have a favorite fall recipe? Share in the comments below!