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Salted Caramel Cider in a glass
Warming winter drink with salted caramel

Salted Caramel Apple Cider

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Drinks
A liquid hug for winter evenings. The trend of salted caramel is no accident: salt in small amounts is sweetness's best friend, suppressing bitterness and amplifying sugary notes. Here, the tartness of apple cider meets the silky richness of butter caramel.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 340 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Saucepan for cider
  • Heavy-bottomed pot for caramel
  • Whisk
  • Heatproof glasses

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Pour the cider into a saucepan and heat over low heat. Keep it simmering, not boiling!

Tip: Boiling causes evaporation of delicate apple aromas.
2 ✓

In a heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium heat.

Tip: A heavy bottom helps distribute heat evenly so the sugar doesn't burn.
3 ✓

Stir the brown sugar into the butter and cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly and smooth.

Tip: As sugar melts, heat creates deep, complex flavors (caramelization).
4 ✓

Remove caramel from heat. Carefully pour in the heavy cream in a thin stream while whisking constantly.

Tip: Caution: hot sugar will steam and sputter when cold cream hits it! Whisking creates a creamy emulsion.
5 ✓

Return caramel to heat for 1 minute to smooth out, then pour into the warm cider.

Tip: Mixing them now allows flavors to meld in the warm liquid.
6 ✓

Add vanilla and the first pinch of salt, stir thoroughly.

Tip: Salt ions block bitter receptors on the tongue, making the sweet flavor seem more intense.
7 ✓

Serve in heatproof glasses, top with whipped cream, and sprinkle with the remaining salt.

Tip: The contrast of cold cream and hot drink creates an exciting mouthfeel.

Recipe FAQ

My caramel seized up!
Don't panic! Remove from heat, add a tiny bit of water, and warm gently while stirring until smooth again.
Can I use non-alcoholic cider?
Absolutely, unfiltered apple juice works perfectly.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Apple Cider (Dry or Semi-dry if alcoholic, or Unfiltered Juice)
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Butter (room temp)
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream (min. 30%)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 pinches Coarse Sea Salt (one for sauce, one for garnish)
  • 1/2 cup Whipped Cream (for serving)