15 ways to use apple cider to amp up savory autumn dishes

For some, apple cider is merely apple juice's oft-neglected step-sibling, or perhaps something to wash down those wondrous apple cider donuts. 01 Whip up a savory apple cider caramel Enjoy this like a Vietnamese-spiced caramel that's tossed with hot, fried chicken, in which the apple flavor adds a levity that doesn't otherwise come through. Toss it with coconut flakes and chocolate for a Samoas -esque treat, or add some flaky sea salt for a crave-worthy salted apple cider caramel that'd be terrific tossed with fresh, hot popcorn. 05 Enjoy a deeply crisped, flavorful stuffing Make your usual stuffing or dressing recipe, but instead of adding milk, water, broth, or stock, use only apple cider. Toss into a pot with apple cider and stock, cook down a bit, carefully transfer to a high-speed blender or Vitamix, blend away, return to the pot and add cream, salt and pepper.