Hot Caramel Apple Cider

Ingredients

• 3 cups apple cider
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons caramel sauce
• Whipped cream (optional)

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, heat the apple cider over medium heat until it begins to steam.
2. Add in the cinnamon and stir to combine.
3. Continue to heat for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove the cider from the heat and stir in the caramel sauce until completely combined.
5. Pour the hot cider into mugs and top with some whipped cream, if desired. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Hot cider was traditionally served around the winter holidays.
• Apple cider has been popular in the United States since the 1600s.
• Adding caramel to cider is a relatively new invention and was popularized in the 1980s.