Hot Carameled Apples with Pie Crust Dippers

Remember the smell of a homemade apple pie baking in the oven? Here's a quick and easy way to treat your family to all the flavor and aroma with a fraction of the work.

Recipe Ingredients:

For Pie Crust Dippers:
1 package refrigerated pastry for double crust 9-inch pie, rolled to 1/8-inch thickness
1/2 cup cinnamon-sugar mixture (1/2 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon)

For Carameled Apples:
3 (12-ounce) packages frozen escalloped apples, prepared according to package directions
2/3 cup caramel ice cream topping
1/3 cup sour cream

Cooking Directions:

1. For Pie Crust Dippers: Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. Cut pastry using cookie cutters into festive shapes; sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Place on baking sheet.
3. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack.
4. For Carameled Apples: Combine escalloped apples, caramel topping and sour cream in a medium bowl. Serve warm with pie crust dippers.

Makes 10 servings.

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