Carmel Syrup

 Ok. There are many recipes for Carmel Syrup, but this one is my favorite. I've seen different flavors of carmel syrup that you can buy at the store. Guys! You can totally flavor this up! I added raspberries and oh my gosh!!!!! It was incredibly amazing! (um.. warning, the raspberries made it turn a grayish! The taste is amazing, but the color threw every one off.) You could add peaches or coconut or strawberries! The options are endless!!! But don't forget! This is amazing on it's own!

Melt:

2 C Butter

1 C Buttermilk

2 C Sugar 

2 T Light Corn Syrup (I use Honey)

Boil 3-5 minutes (If you want it thicker than syrupy, you can boil it longer)

Now Add:

2 Tbl Vanilla

1 Tbl  Baking Soda

Mix and poor on EVERYTHING!

BE YE WARNED! When you put the last two ingredients in it bubbles up and overflows from the pan if you are not using a big enough pan. Use a bigger pan than you think you need. ( about 4x the size)

Cream Cheese Carmel Apple Dip

 This is such an easy, fast dip that is SO good! I got this from a friend of mine from Indian, Rena Redmon. The brown sugar in this recipe makes it taste caramelly. Add those toffee bits, caramel chips or a little bit of both! Want something to dress up apple slices? This will do it in a jif! 

8 oz Cream Cheese

1/2-3/4 cup Brown Sugar

1 tsp. Vanilla

Carmel Chips or Toffee bits

mix all together with a hand mixer. Put in a bowl, and DIP!

Want it a little bit healthier? This is how I usually make it. It still tastes really good (never got any complaints!) and doesn't feel like you are ruining your apples with a ton of sugar. I love the spices with it.

8 oz Cream Cheese

1/4 cup Brown Sugar

1/4 Cup Honey (or maple syrup, or any sweetener that you want.)

1 tsp. Vanilla

Cinnamon and Allspice to taste! (I usually skip the toffee or caramel)

mix all together with a hand mixer. Put in a bowl, and DIP!