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Caramel Apple Fondue

Source of Recipe

From "Gather At Home" by Monika Hibbs


Recipe Introduction

"If you love caramel apples and sitting around the table with family and friends, this recipe is just for you! Gather your loved ones and have fun making the cutest bite-size caramel-dipped apples together. The traditional caramel sauce is perfectly smooth and thick, which makes it ideal for dipping in your favorite toppings. Welcome those chilly fall nights by spending a cozy evening inside while the rain falls and the leaves start to change color."

List of Ingredients

Caramel fondue:
â—¦ 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
â—¦ â…“ cup water
â—¦ 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
â—¦ 1 cup whipping cream
â—¦ ¼ cup salted butter
â—¦ 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

For serving:
â—¦ ½ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
â—¦ ½ cup mini white chocolate chips
â—¦ ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
â—¦ ½ cup toffee bits
â—¦ ½ cup chopped nuts of your choice
â—¦ ½ cup white sprinkles
â—¦ 32 (4-inch) wooden skewers
â—¦ 4 to 5 Granny Smith apples, each cored and cut into 8 equal wedges


Recipe

In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring the sugar, water, and corn syrup to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook without stirring until the mixture turns a light amber color.

Remove from the heat and slowly add the whipping cream. Be prepared for the mixture to bubble up. Whisk in the butter and vanilla and return the saucepan to medium heat. Bring to a light simmer and cook for about 3 minutes to ensure that there are no lumps of hard caramel. Let cool for about 5 minutes.

Fill small bowls with the toppings of your choice. Pierce all the apple wedges with the skewers.

Serve the caramel sauce in the warm saucepan or a fondue pot alongside the prepared apples and toppings. Dip the apple in the warm caramel, then dip in your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Serves 4 to 6