Caramel Dip Recipes Using Caramels

CARAMEL APPLE DIP

Steps:

• Combine the unwrapped caramels, butter, and sweetened condensed milk in a heavy bottomed sauce pan.
• Heat over low heat, stirring frequently until the sweetened condensed milk is combined and the caramels have melted completely.
• Pour the caramel apple dip into an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 5 days.
• Refrigerate the caramel apple dip for up to 1 week. Reheat in the microwave on 50% power for 15-30 seconds, stirring every 10 seconds or so. Add up to 1 teaspoon of water to thin out if necessary.

HOMEMADE SALTED CARAMEL RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat granulated sugar in a medium heavy-duty saucepan (avoid using non-stick) over medium heat, stirring constantly with a high heat resistant rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Sugar will form clumps and eventually melt into a thick brown, amber-colored liquid as you continue to stir. Be careful not to burn it.
• Once sugar is completely melted, immediately stir in the butter until melted and combined. Be careful in this step because the caramel will bubble rapidly when the butter is added. If you notice the butter separating or if the sugar clumps up, remove from heat and vigorously whisk to combine it again. (If you're nervous for splatter, wear kitchen gloves. Keep whisking until it comes back together, even if it takes 3-4 minutes. It will eventually- just keep whisking. Return to heat when it's combined again.)
• After the butter has melted and combined with the caramelized sugar, stir constantly as you very slowly pour in the heavy cream. Since the heavy cream is colder than the hot caramel, the mixture will rapidly bubble when added. After all the heavy cream has been added, stop stirring and allow to boil for 1 minute. It will rise in the pan as it boils.
• Remove from heat and stir in the salt. Allow to slightly cool down before using. Caramel thickens as it cools.
• Cover tightly and store for up to 1 month in the refrigerator. Caramel solidifies in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove to desired consistency. See "What is the Texture of This Salted Caramel?" above.

CREAMY CARAMEL DIP

Steps:

• Cook ingredients in saucepan on low heat 10 min. or until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.

CARAMEL APPLE DIP

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, or in the microwave, melt caramels with water, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. In a medium bowl, cream together cream cheese and sugar. Fold in caramel mixture. Serve immediately.

QUICK CARAMEL APPLE DIP

Steps:

• Place caramels in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute. Add marshmallows; microwave for 1 minute or until marshmallows are melted, stirring occasionally. Whisk in butter and cream until combined. Serve with apple slices. Refrigerate leftovers.

CARAMEL MARSHMALLOW TREATS

Steps:

• Line two baking sheets with waxed paper; set aside. In a large saucepan, cook and stir the milk, caramels and butter over low heat until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in the cinnamon and vanilla., Place Rice Krispies in a shallow bowl. With a toothpick, dip each marshmallow into warm caramel mixture; turn to coat. Press bottoms into Rice Krispies; place treats on prepared pans. Let stand until set.

THE BEST CARAMEL DIP

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add the brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk, stirring to combine.
• Stir constantly until mixture comes to a light bubbly boil, with just a few bubbles popping through the surface of the caramel (see notes for more details).
• Remove from heat right away and add the vanilla. Stir to combine.
• Serve warm or at room temperature with apple slices and pretzels, or drizzle over ice cream.