Tuesday, October 2, 2012

31 Days of Decadent Desserts {Day 2} Apple Cider Caramels

These candies are hard work to make but totally worth it!




Apple Cider Caramels
the original recipe was posted ~here~

Ingredients:
2 c. high-quality apple cider (like Simply Apple)
1 c. heavy cream or whipping cream, divided
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Pinch nutmeg
1/4 tsp. allspice
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. light corn syrup
1 stick (1/2 c.) real butter, cubed

Directions:
1. Pour cider into a medium saucepan and boil on high for about 20 minutes or until the cider is reduced to 1/3 c. (keep a glass or silicone measuring cup handy so you can pour it out and back in again if you need to). Set aside to cool.

2. Line an 8″ square pan with parchment paper, making sure to leave about 1″ hanging over the edges for easy removal. Spray with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. In a small bowl, combine 2/3 c. cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and reduced apple cider. Set aside.

3. In a large, heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, 1/3 c. whipping cream + enough water to reach the 1/2 c. line on the measuring cup, and corn syrup. Cook over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Insert the candy thermometer and simmer until the syrup reaches 234 degrees.

4. Remove from heat and slowly whisk in the cream mixture. Add the cubed butter and stir until the cream and butter are fully incorporated. Return the pan to heat and re-insert the candy thermometer. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until the temperature reaches 248 degrees.

5. Remove from heat and pour the caramel into the prepared pan. Let the mixture cool completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Cut the caramels into 1/2″ squares and wrap each caramel in wax paper. Store in an airtight container or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.


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4 comments:

Mary F. said...

These sound really good Katie!:)

Elizabeth Novak said...

Yum, those look really good. :)

By the way, I awarded and tagged you over at my blog! http://libbysbitofheaven.blogspot.com/2012/10/miss-elizabeth-of-country-handmaiden.html
God Bless,
Elizabeth

Kristin said...

Not sure I have the time or patience to make these, but I'll certainly join in eating them next time you make them! ;-)

Jessa Bri said...

oh, yum!!!