Caramel Apple Fondue - cooking recipe

Ingredients

82 small soft caramel candies (about 1 1/2 pounds)
3/4 cup apple cider
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon brandy (optional)
1 dash ground nutmeg
2 whole cloves
1 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
9 granny smith apples, each cut into 8 wedges (about 4 1/2 pounds)

Preparation

Place candies and cider in a medium heavy saucepan over medium heat; cook 12 minutes or until candies melt, stirring frequently. Stir in half-and-half and next 4 ingredients (half-and-half through cinnamon). Reduce heat, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Discard the cloves and cinnamon stick. Pour into a fondue pot. Keep warm over low flame. Serve with apple wedges.
It is best to cut the apples wedges as you go so that they don't brown.