Ingredients
½cupgranulated sugar
¼cupwater
½cupheavy cream
½tspvanilla extract
¼tspcinnamon
8ozcream cheese,(1 brick) low-fat, at room temperature
4apples,cored, thinly sliced
Preparation
Briefly stir together the granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Continue cooking for about 6 to 7 minutes without stirring, until the mixture turns dark amber in color. (Watch very carefully to be sure that it does not burn as it can go from amber to black very quickly.)
Remove from the heat and slowly add in the cream (just start with 1 to 2 tablespoons).
Stir with a wooden spoon until completely smooth. (Be careful, as the mixture will definitely bubble up and possibly splatter a bit as you add in the cream.)
Stir in the vanilla and cinnamon until well-combined. Set aside for about 25 minutes, until cool to the touch,
Using an electric mixer, mix the cream cheese on medium-speed until completely smooth.
Drizzle in the caramel and mix on medium speed until smooth. Serve with apple slices.
