Caramel Apple Butter Food

SLOW COOKER CARAMEL APPLE BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and cloves in a slow cooker.
• Cook on High until apples are tender enough to easily mash with a fork, 3 to 5 hours. Puree apple mixture with an immersion blender until smooth.
• Microwave unwrapped caramels in a microwave-safe dish until melted, about 30 seconds. Add to slow cooker and cook for 1 to 2 hours.
• Inspect ten 8-ounce jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water for at least 5 minutes. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
• Pack apple butter into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

CARAMEL APPLE BUTTER

Steps:

• Quarter and core unpeeled apples. In an 8- to 10-quart heavy pot combine apples and apple cider. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 30 to 35 minutes or until apples are very tender, stirring frequently.
• Press apple mixture through a food mill or sieve into a large bowl. Discard peels and seeds. Measure 7 1/2 cups pulp; return to pot. (If you have leftover apple mixture, chill it and serve it as applesauce.)
• Stir in brown sugar, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cook, uncovered, over very low heat for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours or until mixture is very thick and mounds on a spoon, stirring frequently.
• Ladle hot apple butter into hot sterilized half-pint canning jars, leaving a 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe jar rims; adjust lids and screw bands.
• Process filled jars in a boiling-water canner for 5 minutes (start timing when water returns to boiling). Remove jars from canner; cool on wire racks.

CARAMEL APPLE BUTTER DIP RECIPE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar together until smooth.
• Add in Musselman's Apple Butter and caramel sauce and beat until fully incorporated.
• Add in 1/2 cup powdered sugar and mix well, until dip starts to turn fluffy.
• Add more powdered sugar until dip reaches desired consistency.
• Sprinkle toffee bits on top of dip and serve with sliced apples.
• Keep leftovers in covered container in fridge for up to 3 days.

HOT CARAMEL APPLE BUTTERED RUM RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the caramel sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, brown sugar, and honey. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until the sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the caramel starts to thicken. Remove the pot from the heat and whisk in the butter. Pour into a heatproof measuring cup or jar and let cool until ready to use. The caramel sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
• Make the hot buttered rum batter: In a medium bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice and mix with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until smooth. The batter will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
• To assemble, add 2 tablespoons of batter to each mug. Pour 4 ounces (½ cup) of boiling water into each mug and stir to dissolve the batter. Add 2 ounces Captain Morgan® Sliced Apple Rum to each mug and stir to combine. Top each mug with a drizzle of caramel sauce, an apple slice, and a cinnamon stick. Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

EASY CARAMEL APPLES

Steps:

• Remove stems and thoroughly wash and dry apples; insert pop sticks into tops. Line a baking sheet with parchment and grease the parchment; set aside., Place caramels and water in a small saucepan; cook and stir over medium-low heat 3-5 minutes or until smooth, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Dip each apple in caramel mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Place on prepared pan. Refrigerate until set.

CARAMEL-APPLE SKILLET BUCKLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Pour into a greased 12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet., For topping, in a small bowl, mix brown sugar and flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans and oats; sprinkle over batter. Top with apples. Bake until apples are golden brown, 60-70 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack., In a microwave, melt caramels with buttermilk; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cake. Let stand until set. Serve with toppings as desired.

CARAMEL APPLE TART

Steps:

• For caramel sauce:.
• Bring sugar, cream, and butter to boil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat, whisking constantly until sugar dissolves. Boil until caramel thickens enough to coat spoon thickly, whisking often, about 10 minutes. DO AHEAD Caramel sauce can be made 5 days ahead. Cover; chill. Whisk over low heat until warm before using.
• For crust:.
• Blend flour, powdered sugar, and salt in processor. Add butter and blend until coarse meal forms. Add egg yolks. Pulse until moist clumps form. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap and chill at least 1 hour. DO AHEAD Dough for tart crust can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
• For filling:.
• Whisk first 4 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Add apples and toss until evenly coated.
• Preheat oven to 375°F Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 13-inch round. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Cut overhang even with top of pan sides. Press sides of dough to bring 1/4 inch above sides of pan. Arrange apple quarters, cut side down, in circle around outer edge of pan, fitting snugly. Cut remaining apple quarters lengthwise in half; stand in center of tart, fitting snugly.
• Bake tart until apples are tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Remove tart from oven; brush with some of caramel sauce. Cool tart to room temperature. Rewarm remaining caramel sauce. Drizzle tart lightly with sauce. Serve, passing remaining sauce separately.