Caramelized Apples

Vegan prep10 mins total time20 mins addedDecember 2022

• ¾ cups apple cider
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
• ⅛ teaspoon allspice
• ⅛ teaspoon cloves
• ⅛ teaspoon cardamom
• ¼ cup dried tart cherries, golden raisins or dried cranberries
• 2 apples (Fuji works well), unpeeled, chopped into ½” to ¾” size chunks
• Brown sugar, to taste

1. Pour apple cider into a small saucepan.
2. Add spices, dried fruit and apples.
3. Place on medium-high heat and bring to boil. Reduce to medium for steady boil. Stir occasionally.
4. Let liquid reduce to a syrup. Don’t let it burn to the pan.
5. Serve on pancakes or waffles, mix in oatmeal, serve with pork, etc.

Tips

• Apple cider can be substitued with apple juice, cherry juice or even orange juice.
• Apple cider can also be replaced with half fruit liqueur (Calvados, Heering cherry, Luxardo, etc.) and half water.
• Increase the recipe and refrigerate for multiple uses.