How to Boost Green Apple Flavor in Homemade Caramels

Question

I make homemade salted caramels.  They are great.  I tried to change up the recipe by using apple extract instead of vanilla and then, after pouring, instead of sprinkling sea salt, I added crushed hard apple candy.
What ingredient can I add to my caramels to kick up the 'green apple' flavor?
Thank you for any help you can provide!
Marcie

Chris Kimball · Accepted Answer

I have found that flavored oils - check out Boyajian - often have more flavor than extracts but I checked their site and they do not have an apple oil. I think that the extract is the best way to go - just add more to get what you want. I found this apple extract but not sure how good it is: https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Apple-Extract-Baking-Flavoring/dp/B09XRJKZ33/ref=asc\_df\_B09XRJKZ33/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693556044361&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1340838846329543532&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9199042&hvtargid=pla-1821519746106&psc=1&mcid=dd9b28fbe19a357fbf05a2b3cb157b68

How to Boost Green Apple Flavor in Homemade Caramels

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