Caramel Apple Fondue

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 82 small soft caramel candies (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 3/4 cup apple cider
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 1 tablespoon brandy (optional)
• 1 dash ground nutmeg
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
• 9 granny smith apples, each cut into 8 wedges (about 4 1/2 pounds)

Recipe

• 1 place candies and cider in a medium heavy saucepan over medium heat; cook 12 minutes or until candies melt, stirring frequently. stir in half-and-half and next 4 ingredients (half-and-half through cinnamon). reduce heat, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. discard the cloves and cinnamon stick. pour into a fondue pot. keep warm over low flame. serve with apple wedges.
• 2 it is best to cut the apples wedges as you go so that they don't brown.