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Warm Apple Cider Sauce Recipe

This apple cider sauce recipe is simply delicious and so versatile! Drizzle it over desserts, spoon into tea and coffee or drizzle over your favorite pound cake. A quick and easy recipe that will elevate your food!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 people
Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

  • 1 cup apple cider
  • ¾ cup light corn syrup
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2-4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Juice and grated zest of 1 lemon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼-½ teaspoon ground ginger or ¼ teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Whisk all ingredients together in a heavy-bottom, medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until sauce thickens and darkens.
  • Cool to room temperature and keep refrigerated in an airtight jar up to 3 weeks.
  • The sauce will separate when cold; when ready to use, heat in a saucepan or microwave and serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

This sauce is simply delicious and versatile. Drizzle it over ice cream, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, apple pie, dumplings, etc. Spoon a teaspoon into tea (cold or hot), coffee (cold or hot) – really the uses are too many to mention.
Makes 2 cups sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg