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I know I don't post very often, but I do read all the blogs on here and other places. I am getting ready to go to New England for 2 weeks. I love New England at this time of year, with all the fall colors in bloom. I just wanted to share and let everyone know that I do keep up with everybody’s posts. I will try and post more often when I get back. I did want to share a fall recipe, so enjoy.

Apple Cider Caramels

Ingredients

2 cups apple cider

1 cup heavy whipping cream divided

pinch ground cloves

1 1/4 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1 1/2 cups white sugar

3 tbsp water

1/3 cup light corn syrup

1/2 cup butter cubed

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, boil apple cider for 20-30 minutes or until it is reduced down to 1/3 cup. Set it aside

to cool.

2. Line a 8x8 pan with parchment paper. Coat with a bit of cooking spray and set aside.

3. In a small bowl, combine 2/3 cup whipping cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and reduced apple

cider. Set aside.

4. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar, 1/3 cup whipping cream, water, and corn syrup.

Cook over low heat until the sugar dissolves (about 5-10 minutes). Insert a candy thermometer and

simmer until the syrup reaches 230 degrees.

5. Remove pan from heat and whisk in the cider and cream mixture. Add the butter and combine until

fully incorporated. Return the pan to heat and re-insert candy thermometer. Cook over low heat,

stirring frequently, until the temperature reaches 244 degrees. Once temperature reaches 244

degrees, cook for 2 minutes longer.

6. Remove from heat and pour the caramel into the prepared pan. Let the mixture cool completely at

room temperature or in the refrigerator.

7. Once cooled, cut the caramels into squares or rectangles and wrap each caramel in wax paper.

Store in an airtight container or in the refrigerator.

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