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.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword Caramel Apple Cider
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Calories 192kcal
Ingredients
8cupsapple juiceUse 100% pure pressed apple juice
1/4teaspoonground cloves
4eachcinnamon sticks
1/8teaspoonallspice
1/8teaspooncardamom
10mediumdates, MedjoolYou can sub 1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4cupwater
Instructions
Bring first five ingredients to a boil in a large pot.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer on low-medium for 20 minutes.
To make date caramel, blend 8 -10 pitted dates with 1/4 c. water in a high speed blender until smooth.
Whisk in the date caramel to simmering cider. Serve warm with whip cream on top. Enjoy!