Hot Carmel Apple Juice

A great warm fall drink. Great replacement for a winter's hot cocoa! My children love it. I came up with it when I wanted something warm and sweet but didn't want the caffeine. Like hot apple pie in a mug! Top with whipped cream.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 222 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups apple juice
• 3 tablespoons caramel syrup (such as Hershey's®)
• ¼ cup whipped cream, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk apple juice, caramel syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and whisk briskly until mixture is hot but not boiling, about 3 minutes. Add vanilla; cook and stir for 1 more minute. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream.