Jell-O is one of many unique, nostalgic grocery items. This aisle of seemingly endless cardboard packaging offers up flavors like berry blue all the way to vanilla pudding. Therefore picking out a packet of the gelatinous ingredient inevitably brings up a slew of childhood memories. When you think of Jell-O, one of the last ingredients that will come to mind is salt. But what if we told you that salted caramel makes for a wonderful addition to this treat? There are many ways to incorporate this sauce into your wiggly creation. It ultimately comes down to personal preference as to how you'll achieve a delicious dessert aligned with your palate.

There are many salted caramel sauce varieties you can get directly from the grocery store to make your life a bit easier if you're in a rush. Otherwise, it's typically best when you can make your own homemade version. Though the process of making caramel can seem a bit stressful, you only need a few simple ingredients and tools to achieve a rich sauce that you can use across recipes. You'll just need heavy whipping cream, salt, sugar, and butter to pull off this delicious sauce that compliments many different Jell-O desserts.

It's long been known that salty and sweet present a lovely juxtaposition to one another, but not everyone knows that a dash of salt can actually make your dish taste sweeter. So there's all the more reason to incorporate the nutty flavor of caramel into your next Jell-O creation. Whether you envision it becoming an addition to a larger batch dessert or enjoyed in individual portions, there are many ways to combine these two ingredients.

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Whether it's the classic gelatin mix or Jell-O's wide range of pudding options, there are many varieties to try out. Creamy vanilla pudding pairs nicely with salted caramel, both of which share slightly nutty and sweet flavors that come through when combined. This can be offered as a larger salted caramel pudding dish. If you're someone who immediately pictures Jell-O (or Jell-O pudding) shots when you think of this wiggly dessert, you're in luck, as Jell-O shots and salted caramel happen to be a fairly common combination. Salted caramel pudding shots are a good option for those who want to make use of caramel vodka or another similarly flavored liquors.

This combination also makes for a great Jell-O salad dish with added use of Cool Whip, apples, and a chocolate bar of your choice (Snickers works great). When the ingredients are chopped and combined into a medley of sorts, you can either mix the salted caramel directly into your dish or drizzle overtop. This is yet another way to make the most of this pairing that will be a crowd favorite across generations.

You could also go with apple flavored gelatin mix and combine this with melted caramel to firm up inside of hollow apples, which you can slice into wedges for nonalcoholic handheld treats. Just make sure to pick out the best apples with the brown stem rule. This can be done with plain gelatin and combined with apple cider for a more authentic taste if you'd like as well. You could also easily turn this into a classic Jell-O shot with caramel drizzled on top -- salt to garnish. Just be sure to avoid a sticky disaster Jell-O shot disaster with the help of one kitchen tool.