Description
A decadent, warming autumn beverage that blends tart apple cider with rich caramel and aromatic pumpkin spices for a dessert-like experience.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups unfiltered apple cider
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice blend
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Pour the apple cider into a medium pot and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Stir in the pumpkin spice blend and brown sugar, simmering for 10-15 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Add the unsalted butter and vanilla extract, stirring until the butter is melted and incorporated.
- Whisk in the caramel sauce slowly until completely dissolved and the liquid is smooth.
- Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness and stir one final time.
- Remove from heat and pour into warm mugs, garnishing with cinnamon sticks if desired.