Apple Cider Caramels are soft, buttery, and full of apple cider flavor.They start with my homemade apple cider that is cooked down until it is thick and syrupy, then mixed into a rich caramel that is hard to resist! If you love my Grandma’s Perfect Caramels, these are a fun version to try.A little apple pie spice and a sprinkle of flaky salt make each chewy caramel extra special.

Want to save this recipe?Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from us every week!Email *Save Recipe Ingredients & Substitutions Apple Cider: Fresh apple cider gives these caramels their apple flavor.Homemade apple cider works especially well here! Unsalted Butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the amount of salt in the caramels.Cut it into pieces so it melts evenly.

If using salted butter, reduce the kosher salt to ½ teaspoon.Heavy Cream: Use heavy cream (also called heavy whipping cream).I do not recommend substituting half-and-half or milk, as the lower fat content can affect the texture of the caramels.

Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and helps create the smooth caramel texture.Light Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness and a little extra depth of flavor.Dark brown sugar can be used, but it will give the caramels a deeper molasses flavor.

Light Corn Syrup: Helps keep the caramel smooth and prevents the sugar from crystallizing.I recommend using it for the best texture.Vanilla Extract: Adds a little ex

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