Apple Slices with Caramel (Printable View)

Crisp apples arranged with a luscious caramel dip for a sweet, crowd-friendly snack.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 4 large apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Gala), cored and sliced
02 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

→ Caramel Dip

03 - 1/2 cup brown sugar
04 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# How To Make It:

01 - Slice apples into thin wedges and toss immediately with lemon juice to prevent browning. Arrange slices in a circular pattern on a serving platter, leaving a space in the center.
02 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, and salt. Stir constantly until mixture reaches a gentle boil. Continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened.
03 - Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let caramel cool for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
04 - Pour the caramel dip into a small bowl and place it in the center of the apple slices. Serve immediately, using apple slices to dip into the caramel.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Crisp and fresh apple slices paired with a rich caramel dip
  • Perfect for parties and easy to prepare
02 -
  • Use lemon juice to prevent apple slices from browning.
  • Store leftover caramel in the refrigerator and reheat gently before serving.
03 -
  • Sprinkle chopped nuts or sea salt over the caramel dip for extra flair.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut uniform apple slices for a beautiful presentation.
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