Caramel Apple Spread
This easy caramel apple spread with cream cheese has all the flavors from your favorite taffy apple in an easy-to-bring dessert for a potluck party this season. Pile up the fresh apples on the side and let your guests top their own.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) brick of cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/2 cup thick caramel sauce
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 4 - 6 apples sliced thin, we prefer honeycrisp, pink ladies, or granny smith apples for this
- 1 - 2 teapsoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Place the brick of cream cheese on a pretty plate or platter where you plan to assemble your spread. Let it come to room temperature on the counter for 20 minutes.
- If you are using very thick caramel sauce, warm it in the microwave for just 15 seconds to soften it enough for easy spreading. A thinner caramel sauce won't require this step.
- Spread (or pour) the caramel sauce over the cream cheese in an even layer. Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the top.
- Thinly slice the fresh apples and place them in a mixing bowl. Pour the lemon juice over the top and give them a gentle toss to coat. This will help prevent the apples from turning brown as they sit on the snack board.
- Arrange the apples around the cream cheese spread. Add a spreader knife or two to the plate and serve.