Caramel Rum Fruit Dip

Rich and creamy, this dip is an indulgent way to dress up fruit. Land-o-Lakes Cookbook.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 14  ounces  caramels, unwrapped
• 1⁄4 cup pecans, chopped
• 1  tablespoon milk
• 1  tablespoon rum

Directions

1. in 2 qt saucepan melt butter and caramels over low heat, stirring occasionally until caramels are melted.
2. stir in pecans, milk and rum.
3. stir vigorously to incorporate butter.
4. keep warm; to use as a dip for slices of apples, pears and bananas or serve over ice cream.
5. Tip:.
6. 1 teaspoon rum extract can be substituted for 1 tablespoon rum.