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Caramel Apple Dip
Fall’s on it’s way and one of my favorite things about fall is football! Football and tailgating is a perfect combination! Did you know that tailgating is uniquely American? Like most of you I grew up in a family of football fanatics who tailgated at every home game. They’ve had the same parking space for over 20 years and everyone knows that some of the best food in town is served in that parking lot. They even do a complete turkey dinner with all of the fixins!
I on the other hand tend to like entertaining at home when it’s game day. I love doing quick and easy foods. I want to be able to just grab what we’re having and set it up so I can watch the game with everyone. I especially like half time in a college football game. I love watching the bands get out there and rev the crowds up even more.
Along with fantastic food I love to serve Gallo Family Vineyards wines in the mini bottles, they are a perfect size and so convenient. I especially love their White Zinfadel with its fresh strawberry and hints of peaches. It is sure to please. It works really well with these fresh apples and our creamy caramel dip. Another wine I like for my red wine drinkers is Gallo Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon. It is a full bodied dry wine made with blackberries and black currants.
Here are some quick tips to make sure your family football parties are fun for everyone.
Make a list of everything you need, even the obvious stuff.
Prepare as much as you can ahead of time.
Remember to wear your team colors!
Pack the cooler in the order it will be used.
Bring plenty of water. Freezing the water ahead of time will also help keep the coolers cold.
Don’t forget the wine.
Have fun!
Have you ever made your own caramel sauce? It is easy and can be done in about in 10 minutes. You start by caramelizing the sugar in a pan. I brush down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush when it starts to bubble. This is to remove any sugar crystals that might be there. When the sugar starts to turn an amber color and the bubbles get bigger, remove the pan from the heat. Add the butter. Stir in the heavy cream. Put back on the heat and cook until it coats the back of the spoon, this will only take a couple of minutes. Keep stirring and don’t walk away. When you see how easy and delicious it is to make your own caramel sauce you’ll never buy it again. Unused caramel can be kept for 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
My caramel apple dip can be quickly prepared ahead of time leaving you lots of time to get ready to cheer your favorite team to victory.
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons butter
- sea salt (optional, not table salt)
- Add the sugar and water to a saucepan. Put over medium heat and stir often with a wooden spoon until sugar is melted. Use a wet pastry brush and brush down the sides of the pan. Continue to cook the sugar until it is an amber brown color. Be careful not to burn it at this point.
- Add the butter. Be careful the mixture can sputter.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the heavy cream. When it all comes together remove from the heat.
- Add about 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt. Pour into a bowl or canning jar.
To make the Caramel Apple Dip
- 8 oz cream cheese at room temperature
- 4 tablespoons caramel sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup toffee chips
- additional caramel sauce for drizzle
- 4 apples
- Mix together the cream cheese, caramel sauce and vanilla. Put it in a serving dish.
- Drizzle some of the caramel sauce on top.
- Top with toffee chips.
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Pre-Game Appetizers
- Buffalo Chicken Dip by Whole Food | Real Families
- Chicken Thigh Kabobs with Spiced Yogurt Dip by MealDiva
- Chorizo Queso Dip by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
- Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms by Casa de Crews
- Hatch Chile Deviled Eggs by Shockingly Delicious
- Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Skillet Jalapeno Popper Dip by Life Tastes Good
Game Time Mains
- Al Capone Dog by Palatable Pastime
- Bacon Bleu Cheese Sliders by The Crumby Cupcake
- Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Quail by Flavor Mosaic
- Brat Burger by Curious Cuisiniere
- Brie Tomato and Quinoa by Family Foodie
- Crispy Chicken Wings by Feeding Big
- Crispy Maple Hot Wings by Grumpy’s Honeybunch
- Melty Turkey Cheese Sliders by Feed Me, Seymour
- Sticky Sweet and Sour Baby Back Ribs by Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
The Victory Celebration
- Apple Crisp in a Jar by Desserts Required
- Caramel Apple Dip by Recipes Food and Cooking
- Double Crusted Apple Pie Galette by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Grandma’s Brownies by Alida’s Kitchen
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OH YUM!!! This looks wonderful. I would have to chase my kids away from the table for a chance to get any of this!
I love this dip, but I realllllly love this cute dip bowl for said dip :)
Me too! Home Goods had them a few weeks ago.
Love caramel, love the cute apple dish & love your recipe!
Thanks Jen!
I never think about sweet dips, but this is perfect for a fall game day!
I don’t do a lot of sweet dips but love dipping apples into this one. That homemade caramel is so good! I had a bowl of that also with the apples.
While your back is turned, I am going to scrape off the caramel and toffee chips and eat it with a spoon. Not that I would admit that. I’ll go to any home tailgating party you throw!
Or I could give you the caramel jar and the bag of toffee chips! LOL
Love this dip. I can see my family members loving this at a tailgate party or a movie night.
This would be a dangerous recipe to have :-)!!! It looks fantastic!
Oh my yumminess! Caramel is my weakness! I can never get enough and would have no problem devouring that dip all by myself. Yes, I have it bad for anything caramel!
Love this dip and look at that caramel! Yum!
Mmmmm.. Loving this dip! Perfect for fall football!
Oh. My. Goodness!! What an amazing dip!
WOW I am afraid I would eat that whole bowl!
I shared! LOL it was tempting….