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Caramel Apple Dip
Prep: 20 minutes plus standing
Makes: 1-3/4 cups
2 pounds Granny Smith apples (about 5 medium)
2 packages (1.4 ounces each) milk chocolate English toffee bars
1/2cup salted dry roasted peanuts
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3/4cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1.Pour juice into large bowl. Core and cut apples into 3/4-inch wedges, placing them into juice as they are cut; let stand 15 minutes, then drain.
2.Meanwhile, place wrapped toffee bars in large zip-top plastic bag; seal bag, pressing out excess air. Wrap bag with kitchen towel, and with flat end of meat mallet or rolling pin, coarsely crush toffee bars; remove wrappers from toffee bars. Place peanuts in large zip-top plastic bag; seal bag, pressing out excess air. Wrap bag with kitchen towel, and with meat mallet, coarsely crush peanuts.
3.In medium bowl, stir together cream cheese, brown sugar and vanilla extract. Fold in toffee bar pieces and peanuts. Serve dip with apples.
Approximate nutritional values per serving: (2 tablespoons):
223 Calories, 10g Fat (5g Saturated), 20mg Cholesterol,
99mg Sodium, 30g Carbohydrates, 1g Fiber, 3g Protein
Helpful Tip:
Dip may be prepared and refrigerated up to 3 days in advance. Let dip stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving. Apples may be cored, cut, soaked, drained and refrigerated up to 1 day in advance.
