Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['gluten_free'], recipe: melt caramels with milk in a small microwavable bowl on high 1 to 1 1/2 minutes; stir mixture until smooth. pour into crust; sprinkle with nuts. beat cream cheese, sour cream and sugar until smooth; stir in applesauce, vanilla and cinnamon. fold in half of the whipped topping. spread mixture over caramel layer in crust. chill for at least 4 hours. garnish with remaining whipped topping, apple slices and melted caramels, if desired.

Target recipe: add all ingredients (except vanilla) to a saucepan. cook; stirring constantly on medium heat until the mixture reaches 235* (firm ball stage). stir the vanilla into mixture after you take this off the heat. roll apples in caramel mixture and set on wax paper to cool. makes 2 ½ lbs caramels or about 20 small apples.