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(ARA) - Crisp, juicy apples are one of fall's healthy treats, and caramel apples are a favorite way to enjoy them. But melting caramels, dipping apples and cleaning up afterwards can be time consuming.

Litehouse Caramel Apple Dip makes it simple to enjoy the taste of caramel apples any time. Simply slice an apple, open the dip and enjoy. And the company's low fat version means you can indulge with the guilt. Both the original and the low fat versions are available in convenient single serving containers as well, making them a great alternative for lunches, picnics and snacks.

For a delicious variation on the fruit dipping theme, the company offers Hershey's Chocolate Caramel dip and Heath Toffee Caramel dip. The dips are delicious right out of the container, but they can also be the base of some delicious recipes. For starters, how about caramel, chocolate caramel or toffee caramel fondue? Simply heat any of these delicious dips and serve them with a variety of fruit cut into bite-size pieces. Apples are a good start, but bananas, pineapple and strawberries all taste wonderful in these fondues. Pound cake or angel food cake are good additions as well.

The cooks at Litehouse Foods have many tasty recipes that use their fruit dips. This recipe, for Chocolate Caramel Bars will disappear quickly!

Chocolate Caramel Bars

Ingredients:

1 16-ounce tub Litehouse Original Caramel Apple Dip or Litehouse Low Fat Caramel Apple Dip
1 package white cake mix1 cup quick cooking oatmeal
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 8-ounce package reduced-fat cream cheese
1 1/2-ounce package milk chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9 by 13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Combine cake mix and oatmeal. Cut in peanut butter until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Beat egg with milk; add to crumb mixture, stirring until well mixed. Save 3/4 cup of mixture. Press remainder into the bottom of the pan. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add caramel dip and beat until well mixed. Spread on top of crumb mixture. Sprinkle chocolate pieces on top with the remaining crumbs. Bake for 30 minutes. Let cool completely; cut into bars and serve.

For more easy and tasty ways to use Litehouse fruit dips, visit www.litehousefoods.com.

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