Shelly's Recipe

CARAMEL RUM FRUIT DIP

Category: Sweet Dips / Spreads

1/2 cup butter
1 (14 oz) package caramels, unwrapped
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 tbsp milk
1 tsp rum extract or 1 tbsp rum
Cut-up fresh fruit

Melt butter and caramels in 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until caramels are melted (12 to 15 minutes). Stir in pecans, milk and rum extract. Stir vigorously to incorporate butter. Keep warm; use as a dip for cut-up fresh fruit.

Microwave Directions: Place butter and caramels in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH, stirring occasionally, until caramels are melted (3 to 4 minutes). Stir in pecans, milk and rum extract. Stir vigorously to incorporate butter. Serve as directed above.