Apple Cider Float with Homemade Cinnamon Caramel Sauce)

I have a lot of favorite things, but hot apple cider is definitely on my top 10 list.  With a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and homemade cinnamon caramel sauce on top of that, you just can't beat it.  It is the perfect end to a chilly fall night.

Apple Cider Float
Serves 2 (But can serve more if you have more cider and ice cream!)

2 c apple cider
2 cinnamon sticks
a sprinkle of ground cinnamon
vanilla ice cream
caramel sauce (or Homemade Cinnamon Caramel Sauce, see below)

Heat apple cider with cinnamon sticks and cinnamon on stove until hot, but not boiling.  

Pour into 2 mugs

Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and caramel sauce.

Mmmm....the ice cream melts a little and gets all frothy and creamy!  Yum 

Cinnamon Caramel Sauce

1/2 c brown sugar
1/2 tbsp flour
1/2 c hot water
1 tbsp butter1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract

In a small saucepan over medium low heat, mix together sugar and flour.  Then stir in the hot water and cook until slightly thickened, making sure all of the flour has dissolved.

Add butter and cook an additional 10 or so minutes until thick and bubbly.  Remove from heat and stir in cinnamon and vanilla.

This can also be used as an ice cream topping, or as an apple dip.  I used my leftovers on some apple cinnamon baked oatmeal before I put it in the oven and that was delicious as well.


Part 3 of 3 inThe Perfect Fall Food for a Lazy Fall Night