Soft and Chewy Apple Cider Caramels

Every once in a while I create a

recipe that makes me want to

share it with everyone I know.

When creating recipes it can take a couple

 of tries to perfect, tweak, get the right balance

of certain ingredients in order to have a

successful end product. Well after many

and I mean MANY tries of making these

caramels, I am SHOUTING out load

with a smile on my face..."I DID IT!"

These Apple Cider Caramels are

one of my absolute favorite caramels!

You care going to be amazed at just

how good they are.

 

Soft and Chewy Apple Cider Caramels

2 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream

1 Cup Light Corn Syrup

2 Cups White Sugar

6 TBSP. Butter~ cut into pieces

1 1/2  teaspoon of Apple Pie Spice~ divided

1/2 Cup Boiled Cider ~ *see note below

1/2 teaspoon Salt

 

*Take 1 Cup Apple Cider and

boil it down until you receive a 1/2 Cup

of boiled cider.

 

Lightly grease a 9x9 pan, line with

parchment paper and lightly grease

the paper as well. Leave enough paper to

hand over the edges. This will make it easier to

remove the set caramel out of the pan.

In a large pot combine the cream, corn syrup,

sugar, butter, cider and 1/2 teaspoon of

the apple pie spice. Bring to a boil stirring until

all the sugar has dissolved. (make sure you place

your candy thermometer into the pot first thing)

When it reaches a boil, STOP stirring.

Reduce heat to med-high, cooking until the

candy reaches 248 degree's.

(It took me about 24 minutes)

Remove from heat, stir in salt and remaining

apple pie spice. Pour into your prepared pan.

Let caramel sit for a minute or 2 and then I

like to sprinkle the top with cinnamon/sugar.

Just enough to give it a little sparkle. ;)

Let cool and set. I made this late at night

and then just let it set over night.

Cut into small pieces by using a sharp

knife that you can dip into hot water

before each new cut. I then like to

wrap each piece in wax paper to keep fresh.

Store in an air tight container.

The perfect Holiday Treat,

Lark