How to Make Caramel Apple Cider with Salty-Sweet Rim - A Step-by-Step Guide

Imagine sipping on a warm, comforting drink that perfectly encapsulates the flavors of fall. The sweet, tartness of apple cider, the rich and buttery caramel, and the cozy warmth of cinnamon and cloves all come together in this delicious recipe for Caramel Apple Cider with Salty-Sweet Rim. The added touch of a salty-sweet rim takes this classic drink to a whole new level, creating a perfect balance of flavors that will leave you craving more.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon raw or demerara sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal® Fine Sea Salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon apple pie spice blend
  • 1 tablespoon caramel sauce or honey
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 2 pieces hard caramel or toffee candy

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 1 serving

  • To make the drink rimmer, mix sugar, Diamond Crystal® Fine Sea Salt, and spice blend on a small saucer. Pour caramel sauce on another small saucer.
  • Dip the rim of a mug or heatproof glass into the caramel sauce, evenly coating the rim. Then, dip into the rimmer mixture.
  • Heat the apple cider and caramel candy in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir frequently until candies have melted.
  • Ladle hot caramel apple cider into the spice-rimmed mug.
  • Nutrition

    308 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 1913mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 74g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 54g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 52mg
    • Iron: 21mg
    • Potassium: 118mg