Caramel Apple Dip

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Caramel Apple Dip

Prep: 15 minutes plus chilling
Serves: 8

1/3 cup caramel sauce
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 container (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese, softened
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped dry roasted lightly salted peanuts
1/4 cup finely chopped pretzels
1 green apple, halved, cored and sliced
1 red apple, halved, cored and sliced

1. In large bowl, stir caramel sauce and vinegar until combined; stir in cheese and cinnamon. Fold in 2 tablespoons each peanuts and pretzels. Transfer cheese mixture to serving dish; sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons each peanuts and pretzels. Cover dip with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour. Makes about 1-1/2 cups.

2.Serve dip with apple slices.

Approximate nutritional values per serving (3 tablespoons dip, 5 apple slices):
232 Calories, 15g Fat (8g Saturated), 42mg Cholesterol, 70mg Sodium,
20g Carbohydrates, 2g Fiber, 12g Sugars, 7g Added Sugars, 4g Protein

Chef Tip:
To keep apple slices fresh, slice just before serving; toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.