Ingredients

　　1 cup light brown sugar

　　1/4 cup evaporated milk

　　1/2 teaspoon vanilla

　　Melt butter; add brown sugar and evaporated milk in saucepan over medium heat. Cook until bubbly, stirring constantly. Continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add vanilla. Place apples in individual compote dishes and top each with an ample amount of caramel sauce and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately.

　　Paula Deen's Kitchen Classics