Hi Elizabeth, Annabelle does offer some suggestions for flavoring your boiled cider: "To make your batch truly one of a kind, infuse your cider with other flavors. Simmering on the stove for several hours gives you the perfect opportunity to add a little something special. Cinnamon sticks, your favorite spice blend, a sliced vanilla bean, a splash of rum, or orange peels will make your homemade boiled cider extra special." Any of these flavorings will complement the Apple Cider Caramels recipe, but we would recommend running the finished apple cider through a coffee filter or cheesecloth to remove any impurities. Note that the caramel recipe already calls for apple pie spice, so you may not need to spice up your boiled cider for this particular recipe.

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