Caramel Apple Dip

OK.  So I know I just posted about dip, but this one is different.

And everyone likes a good dip, right?  Heh heh.

Several years ago, my mom and sisters came to visit and it happened to be just after an apple picking excursion to a local orchard.  In addition to using them like guinea pigs for a pumpkin latte recipe, I made three different kinds of apple dip, hoping that  I could narrow it down and just make one version from then on.  My plan worked and this was the result.  All were good, but the others couldn’t hold a candle to this fluffy, creamy, carmeley (is that a word?) dip.  Don’t get me wrong!  I love apples and straight up carmel dip.  But sometimes it is nice to do something a bit different for a change.  So now this is really the only one I make anymore.

This dip is great with apples or pears.  It also may or may not be insanely good right from the spoon.

I made Pumpkin Dip earlier this week so I didn’t even bother to measure out the marshmallow in this recipe.  I just used whatever was left in the jar.  My husband always complains that this dip is too crunchy (from the brown sugar) but if you leave it for a minute or two after you mix it up and then just give it another stir, the sugar melts and it becomes nice and smooth.  Of course, the kids and I just ate it right from the get-go!  Just scrumptious this time of year!  It is also great to bring to a party (maybe an outdoor picnic?) with a big bag of apples.  Just don’t forget the pairing knife! One Year Ago: Fried Noodles  I ate these yesterday for lunch!

Fluffy Carmel Apple Dip
Recipe from Taste Of Home

1-8 oz package cream cheese
1/2 c brown sugar
1/4 c carmel sauce (like from the ice cream isle)
1 tsp vanilla
1 c marshmallow creme
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)

Combine all ingredients using a hand mixer.  Beat until smooth.  Serve with apple and/or pear wedges.  It is good with ginger snaps too!