Apple Rings with Salted Caramel Dip
A yummy treat to take advantage of in-season apples!

Ingredients
Apple Rings
- 3 apples of your choice
- 2 tbsp of coconut oil
- Cinnamon sugar (mix together 1/2 cup of sugar (we used coconut sugar) and 2 tbsp of cinnamon)
Salted Caramel Dip
- 1/3 cup Coconut Cream
- 2 tbsps Coconut Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Maple Syrup
- A pinch of Sea Salt
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp butter (or dairy-free alternative)
Directions
- Wash and slice your apple into slices about 1 inch thick. Scoop out the middle of the slices with a melon baller or small spoon to create rings.
- Add coconut oil to a skillet and let melt. Sprinkle entire bottom of skillet with cinnamon sugar (and any other desired spices like ginger or nutmeg).
- Place apple rings in skillet and sprinkle the tops with some more cinnamon sugar (or plain cinnamon if you don't want them too sweet).
- For the caramel sauce, add the maple syrup, coconut cream, butter, sugar, and salt to a saucepan and bring to a low boil for about 1 minute.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes. Then reduce heat to low and stir continuously for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla and coconut oil.
- Pour into a jar or container and allow to cool.
- Dip your apple rings into the caramel, and enjoy!
As always with our recipes, all ingredients are available at Jo Anne's Place stores.
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