Description
A rich and aromatic autumn beverage combining tart apple cider with buttery caramel, dark chocolate, and bright orange zest for a luxurious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups apple cider
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 ounces dark chocolate (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Pour apple cider into a medium pot and add the cinnamon stick. Heat over medium heat until simmering.
- In a separate small saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar together, stirring until bubbling and golden brown.
- Whisk the caramel mixture into the simmering apple cider until fully combined.
- Stir in the orange zest and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the chopped dark chocolate until completely melted and smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream if using, remove the cinnamon stick, and pour into mugs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American