Hot Caramel Apple Cider

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Ingredients for Cider:

• 12 oz. apple juice
• 3 T. cinnamon dolce syrup (recipe below)
• Whipped cream (optional for garnish)
• Caramel syrup (optional for garnish)

Ingredients for Cinnamon Dolce Syrup:

• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 1 ½ c. water
• 1 c. brown sugar

Directions for Cider:

1. Add syrup to the apple juice in a microwavable cup. Microwave until very warm, between 1-2 minutes.
2. Add whipped cream to the top and drizzle with caramel syrup, if desired.

Directions for Syrup:

1. Break cinnamon sticks into smaller pieces and add to water in a small pot. Bring to a boil and lower heat to a simmer. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes.  Once syrup has cooled, remove the sticks and discard.
2. Add brown sugar to the cinnamon water mixture and heat on low; stir until dissolved.  Let cool, and refrigerate in a sealed container until ready to use.