Caramel Apple Brickle & The Butterfly Exhibit

Posted by on July 27, 2011 in Blog, Desserts & Treats | 5 comments

 

A long time ago, I went to our friend’s holiday potluck and someone brought this great, kid-friendly dessert of fresh apple slices with a creamy, crunchy, sweet caramel dip. It’s been over two years since that potluck but I never forgot this dessert.

I’ve made this dessert twice in the past year and it’s a great dish for when you don’t have a lot of time. It’s very simple and very quick to prepare. Perhaps more important, is that it’s a hit with both kids and grown-ups. If you’re ever short on time and need a super quick dessert or sweet treat for an impromptu kid-friendly get-together, definitely consider this caramel brickle!

I’m going to keep this post extremely short as I am (still) tired from our weekend (lots of running around and we also took Bebe E to the West Los Angeles Obon – – – a post for the future) and this week is a little crazy (I will explain later)!  Before we get to the recipe, below is a few shots from a trip we took a few weeks ago to the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles to experience the butterfly exhibit.


Making caramel apple brickle is very easy and quick.

 


Happy Summer!

Judy | bebe mama

 

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Caramel Apple Brickle
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Recipe type: Dessert
 
Easy dessert that's a crowd pleaser amongst kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
  • 1 8-ounce container of whipped cream cheese (substitute marshmallow fluff for a super sweet dessert)
  • 1 18-ounce container of caramel apple dip
  • 3 Heath Bars, chopped into bite-sized pieces (or English toffee bits)
  • 3 to 4 apples, sliced
  • Lemon juice
Instructions
  1. Spread the cream cheese or marshmallow fluff onto a plater.
  2. Next, spread a layer of the caramel apple dip.
  3. Sprinkle toffee bits over the caramel.
  4. Slice apples and toss in lemon juice to prevent oxidation (browning).
  5. Arrange apple slices around the platter and serve.
Notes
I recommend using tart green apples, such as Granny Smith apples, but by all means use the apple of your choice. Our favorite is organic Fujii apples. If you're short on time, consider purchasing pre-sliced organic apples sold at most supermarkets.

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