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Homemade Salted Caramel Apple Cider Coffee Syrup

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This easy homemade syrup combines salted caramel and apple cider for a rich, sweet, and salty flavor that transforms coffee, pancakes, oatmeal, and more. Made with simple ingredients, it’s a versatile fall favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup apple cider (fresh or store-bought, not spiced)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (fine sea salt preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure vanilla recommended)
  • 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine the sugars and apple cider. In a medium saucepan, add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and apple cider. Stir with a wooden spoon until the sugars are mostly dissolved. Place over medium heat.
  2. Bring to a gentle boil. Let the mixture come to a boil, stirring occasionally, until the liquid goes from cloudy to clear (about 4-5 minutes).
  3. Reduce to a simmer and add the spices. Once boiling, reduce heat to low for a gentle simmer. Add the cinnamon stick and apple pie spice (if using). Simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes, until the mixture thickens slightly and the apple flavor concentrates.
  4. Remove from heat and add the salt and vanilla. Take the saucepan off the heat. Remove the cinnamon stick. Stir in the sea salt and vanilla extract. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
  5. Strain and cool. Pour the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a heat-safe glass jar or bottle. Let cool completely at room temperature (about 1 hour).
  6. Store and enjoy. Once cooled, screw on the lid and store in the refrigerator. Shake well before each use.

Notes

Don’t rush the simmer; it concentrates the apple flavor. Watch for crystallization by brushing down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush. Taste as you go to adjust salt and sweetness. The syrup thickens slightly when chilled; let it sit at room temperature or microwave briefly if too thick.

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Keywords: salted caramel, apple cider, coffee syrup, homemade syrup, fall recipe, easy syrup

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