Go Back Email Link
+ servings
This chocolate covered Apple Cider Caramels recipe is easy to make. The perfect fancy dessert for fall. Made with reduced apple cider for a deeper taste.
Print

Chocolate Covered Apple Cider Caramels

This chocolate covered Apple Cider Caramels recipe is easy to make. The perfect fancy dessert for fall. Made with reduced apple cider for a deeper taste.
Course Dessert
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 60 -70 pieces
Calories 133kcal
Author Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

For Cider Caramels

  • 2 cups fresh cider
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

For Chocolate coating

  • 1 lb semi-sweet or dark chocolate
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • Coarse salt for tops optional

Instructions

  • Line an 8x8" square pan with parchment paper leaving an overhang paper on the sides for easy removal. Spray nonstick spray over the parchment paper
  • In a large saucepan, pour the cider and boil on medium heat until the cider reduces to 1/2 or 1/3 cup. This takes about 20-25 minutes (watch it closely because the cider can burn)
  • After the cider is reduced, add the butter, corn syrup, heavy cream and sugar. Cook this mixture over medium-high heat.
  • Insert a candy thermometer and cook until the caramels reach 248-250 Degrees F. About 20-25 minutes
  • Immediately remove from heat and add the cinnamon and salt. Mix
  • Pour into the square pan and leave it on the counter to set. About 4-6 hours
  • Remove from mold and cut into caramels
  • Place the caramels on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and place in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes to harden
  • For chocolate topping
  • Place all but 1/3 cup of the chopped chocolate in a bowl
  • Add the butter
  • Melt in the microwave by heating 30 seconds, then giving it a stir and heat for 30 more seconds. Repeat this step until all the chocolate has been melted
  • When chocolate is melted, add the remaining 1/3 cup of chocolate and mix until all the chocolate has been completely melted and the mixture is smooth and shiny
  • Dip caramels into the chocolate using a fork. Tap the fork on the edge of the bowl to shake off the excess chocolate
  • Place dipped caramels into a lined sheet pan and sprinkle with coarse sea salt
  • Let the chocolate set and enjoy!

Notes

Cider Caramel mixture slightly adapted from King Arthur Flour

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 179IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg