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    Apple Caramel Dip Recipe | Homemade Caramel Sauce

    by Mindi Cherry

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    apple caramel dip recipe

    Apples and caramel just seem to go together and this apple caramel dip recipe can be made so easily (and cheaply) and is much better than those pre-made dips that you can find in the stores! This would also make a great substitute for store-bought caramel in my caramel apple cheesecake recipe!

    A delicious caramel apple dip for fall this recipe only takes a few basic ingredients, most of which you probably have on hand. It is a tasty way to enjoy crisp,apples, top ice cream, or brownies. Here are two wonderful caramel dip variations that will be a go to for you and your family throughout the fall and beyond. It would also make a lovely hostess gift to take with you when you visit.

    Ingredients:

    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 4 Tbsp. butter
    • ½ cup half and half
    • ⅛ tsp. salt

    Directions

    1. In a large saucepan combine sugar and half & half over medium- high heat, stir gently.
    2. Cook until mixture turns a dark caramel color, approximately 10 minutes.

      apple caramel dip cooking

    3. Once it reaches desired color add salt and butter, whisk to a smooth consistency. Use care when adding these ingredients, they bubble up quickly.
    4. Allow caramel dip to cool for about 10 minutes and then pour into container of your choice.

    Variation:  For a wonderful salted caramel version; Follow the above instructions and add 1 tsp. kosher or sea salt.

    homemade caramel sauce

    To give you caramel dip as a gift - pour into a small mason jar , seal , and tie with a pretty ribbon or raffia and add a handmade tag.

    Looking for more apple recipes?

    • How To Make Apple Chips
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    Comments

    1. wendy

      October 29, 2013 at 2:15 pm

      Would like the complete recipe, in the instructions it says to add sugar and water just how much water do you use ?

      • Mindi Cherry

        October 29, 2013 at 7:10 pm

        Sorry about that Wendy, but thanks for catching the typo. There is no water in the recipe. When I typed "water" I meant to type "half & half"

        The recipe is fixed now and I hope you enjoy it!

    2. Sandi

      September 30, 2014 at 1:57 pm

      I made this carmel sauce today, but after cooling for only a few minutes it set up like a rock. What did I do wrong? Is there something else that should be added to this (honey, molasses, corn syrup)?

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