Homemade Caramel Dip

Apples dipped in caramel are a wonderful fall treat!  When I saw how simple this recipe looked, I wanted to make my own caramel dip, instead of buying the pricey little containers sold near the apples at the store.  

Ingredients (printable recipe)
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 1/2 cups brown sugar (dark is the best!)
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions
1. In a 2 qt. saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
2. Add brown sugar, corn syrup, and milk. Stirring to combine. Increase heat to medium or just below medium.
3. Stir constantly until mixtures starts to boil. (Use a spoon that doesn't melt!)
4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
5. Serve warm or cool with apples or drizzle over ice cream.
Makes about 3 1/2 cups

Additional notes: For a thinner caramel, cook and stir mixture just until sugar completely dissolves.
Store extra caramel dip in the refrigerator. Microwave for a few seconds to soften before dipping. 

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The Results...
Fabulous!!!  This caramel dip is rich, soft and sweet.  I liked dipping green tart apples into this caramel for a sweet and sour combo.  Homemade Caramel Dip would also be delicious drizzled over ice cream or a slice of apple pie.  Everyone agreed that homemade is better!

This recipe is featured at Southern Sundays @ A Slice of Southern

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