As the crisp autumn air sets in, embrace the season with a cup of this Hot Caramel Apple Drink. This wonderfully autumn-flavored beverage is like biting into a crisp apple dipped in warm caramel. It’s truly delicious, capturing the essence of fall in every sip.
Rich caramel sauce swirls around warming apple cider, creating a delightful balance of sweet and tart. It’s the perfect way to cozy up and savor the flavors of the season.
Why you’ll love this warm fall drink
- tastes like fall… whether you enjoy it warm, hot or cold.
- easily adjustable to fit your own taste.
- easy subsitututes if you don’t have what you need
This easy drink drums up memories of crisp days and chilly nights, crunchy leaves and the spicy smell of Fall.
Ingredients and Substitutions
apple cider – apple juice can be substituted here. It won’t have exactly the same flavor but it will still be absolutely amazing!
caramel topping – you can either use a store bought caramel, make your own or melt down actual caramels for this recipe.
apple pie spice – if you don’t have apple pie spice, that’s ok. Simply add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon all spice and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg and you’ll have the basic flavors. You can also make your own apple pie spice to keep for when you need it.
Storage Tips for Hot Caramel Apple Drink
- Short-term storage (up to 2 days): Let your drink cool slightly, then transfer it to an airtight container, like a mason jar or travel mug. Plastic containers are not ideal as they can leach chemicals into your drink at high temperatures. Store in the refrigerator.
- Long-term storage (up to a year): If you plan to store your drink for longer than a couple of days, it’s best to freeze it in portions. Let the drink cool completely, then transfer it to freezer-safe containers, leaving about 2 inches of headspace at the top for expansion during freezing.
Here are some additional tips:
- Separate the components: If your drink has multiple components, like whipped cream or apple slices, store them separately and add them back to the drink when you reheat it.
- Reheating: When reheating your drink, do so gently over low heat on the stovetop or in a microwave-safe container. You can also use a slow cooker on a low setting.
- Fresh is best: Keep in mind that reheated drinks won’t taste exactly like fresh ones. The flavor and texture may degrade slightly over time.
Extra Fall Drink Recipes
- Pumpkin Spice Bubble Milk Tea
- Hot Salted Caramel Apple Bliss Drink
- Pumpkin Pie Coffee Milkshakes
- Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate with Butterscotch Whipped Cream (external)
Making the Recipe
Hot Caramel Apple Drink
Ingredients
- 2 cups apple cider
- 2 ½ Tablespoons caramel topping
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
Instructions
- Heat the apple cider, caramel and apple pie spice in a large pot (teapots work too) on the stove until hot.
- Remove from heat and pour into mugs.
- If desired, top with whipped cream, and drizzle caramel across the top. Serve warm or hot.
