Nutty Caramel Apple Dip

A different take on the traditional apple dip - uses apple sauce and salted peanuts! Recipe is from my Hometown Recipes For the Holidays cookbook.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄2 cup applesauce
• 1⁄4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 cup salted peanuts, chopped
• 3  apples, cored and sliced

Directions

1. Combine the cream cheese, applesauce, brown sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl and beat well using a mixer. Stir in the peanuts. Serve with apple slices. Refrigerate any left-overs.