Spiked Caramel Apple Cider

Spiced rum and caramel topping bring new life to apple cider, making this the perfect nightcap for those chilly fall evenings.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
• Calories: 281 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar
• 8 cinnamon sticks
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 8 cups apple cider
• ⅛ teaspoon apple pie spice
• 6 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping, divided
• 1 ½ cups spiced rum

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir together apple cider and 4 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping in a 3 1/2- or 4-qt. slow cooker until smooth. Cover and cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours or on High for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Step 2

Mix together sugar, salt, and apple pie spice in a small shallow bowl. Pour remaining 2 tablespoons caramel topping into a small saucer.

Step 3

Dip the rims of 8 mugs or heatproof glasses into caramel topping, evenly coating the rim; then dip into spice mixture. Ladle hot cider into mugs. Add 1 1/2 fluid ounces (3 tablespoons) spiced rum to each mug and garnish with a cinnamon stick.