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caramel apple sundae / sauce

Recipe by
Chris L.
xxxxx, MT

Pioneer woman's recipe. I added a little salt and divided recipe in half for 2 big servings or 4 small servings. Quick and easy. Hubby loves this little dessert topping. Enjoy!

yield 2 -4
prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For caramel apple sundae / sauce

  • 2
    granny smith apples, peeled and cored. slice thin or dice into small chunks
  • 1/2 c
    packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 stick
    butter, plus
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/4 c
    heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • dash
    salt
  • cookie crumbles for topping
  • ice cream

How To Make caramel apple sundae / sauce

  • 1
    In skillet, saute' apples over medium high heat, using 1 tablespoon of butter. Cook until apples are tender, but still firm.
  • 2
    Remove apples from pan and set aside.
  • 3
    Over medium heat, add 1/2 stick of butter and heavy cream. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • 4
    Add heavy cream and dash of salt. Stir and let sauce thicken a bit (about 1-2 minutes).
  • 5
    Turn heat to low. Add apple pieces back in to mixture. Add cinnamon. Stir and let thicken a little more (about 1-2 minutes again).
  • 6
    Place ice cream in serving bowls and spoon apple mixture on top. Add vanilla cookie crumbles or crumbled lady finger cookies, or other fancy cookies on side.
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