This easy Apple Dip is warm and cozy, and tastes just like apple pie filling. It’s perfect for cookies, crackers, Nilla wafers, fruit, and more.
If you want more delicious apple recipes, try my mini apple pies or my Snicker apple salad.
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Why this Apple Dip Recipe is a Keeper
This dessert dip made with sweet brown sugar and tart granny smith apples goes well with all your favorite dippers, and it’s the perfect recipe for apple season. Here are a few reasons why you’ll love this recipe for this dip made with sweet apples:
- 10 Minute Fruit Dip: Have this apple pie dip ready in under 10 minutes.
- Only 6 Simple Ingredients: This apple pie dip recipe is made with just six ingredients you probably already have.
- Delicious Flavor: This easy dip is the perfect combination of nostalgic fall flavors, such as nutmeg, cinnamon, and soft, warm apples.
What Type of Apple is Best for this Dip?
You can use any type of apple to make this dip, but granny smith apples are probably the best. These crunchy, tart apples are highly versatile, and are typically used to make apple pie. Honeycrisp apples work too.
Ingredient Notes to Make Apple Dip
- Sliced Apples: Peel and core your apples before making the dip. Use tart apples like granny smith or honey crisp.
- Brown Sugar: Brown sugar will sweeten the dip while giving it a rich brown color. You can also use white sugar or powdered sugar.
- Cornstarch: Cornstarch will help thicken the dip.
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Prep Ahead Suggestions for this Toffee Apple Dip Recipe
- Slice the Apples: Cut your desired amount of apples into slices to make this dip ahead of time.
- Keep Apple Slices from Browning: Toss the apple slices with a bit of lemon juice to keep apple slices from turning brown.
- Store: Store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.
Pro Tip for Apple Slices Dip
For a bit of crunch, add some chopped walnuts.
How to Make Easy Apple Fruit Dip
These are the basic steps for making brown sugar apple dip. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions. This recipe makes 4 servings of dip for apples.
1. Combine the Ingredients
Combine the fresh apple slices, lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg together in a microwave-safe bowl; stir to combine or use a hand mixer. Microwave on high for 5 minutes or until mixture is bubbling and juice comes out of the apples.
2. Add Cornstarch to the Apple Mixture
Remove from microwave and stir in the cornstarch slurry. Microwave on high for 2 more minutes until the sauce thickens. Serve with apple slices.
How to Store, Reheat and Use Leftover Apple Recipe
- Storing: Apple dip should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Reheating: Reheat the dip in the microwave until warmed through. You can also serve it cold as well.
- Using Leftovers: Leftover dip should be good for 1-3 days.
Caramel Apple Dip Recipe Variations and Substitutions
- Toffee Apple Dip: Add Heath bits, chocolate chips, or toffee bits to the dip.
- Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Apple Dip: Soften cream cheese before making the dip. Once the cream cheese is nice and soft, add cream cheese mixture to give the dip a smooth texture. This dip can be made with a low fat cream cheese.
- Peanut Butter Caramel Apple Dip: Add some caramel sauce to this creamy apple dip. You can also add some creamy peanut butter as well.
Frequently Asked Questions for Apple Caramel Dip
Serve this recipe with some of our apple recipes, like mini apple pie bites, pumpkin spice air fryer apples, and crock pot apple crisp. This dip also works well with graham crackers, gingersnaps, or your favorite cookies.
Yes, but these may make the texture thicker. You can also sweeten with vanilla extract.
To make it thicker, microwave it for longer, or add in more cornstarch or another 1 cup apples. To make it thinner, you may need to add some apple cider or 1 cup of water.
Expert Tips for Making This Sweet Dip
- Don’t Overcook the Apples: Cook the apples just until they are tender-crisp. Overcooking them will result in a mushy dip.
- Balance the Sweetness: Adjust the amount of brown sugar and cinnamon to your taste. If you prefer a sweeter dip, add more brown sugar. If you prefer a spicier dip, add more cinnamon.
- Apple Pie Spice: Mix in some apple pie spice or almond butter with this recipe.
- Keep Apples from Browning: To keep the apples from turning brown, soak them in lemon juice.
- Serve Chilled: For the best flavor and texture, chill the dip after you make this recipe.
Easy Apple Dip
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Apple, peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
- 3 tablespoons Brown Sugar
- ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch, dissolved in 1 teaspoon water
Instructions
- Combine the apples, lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg together in a microwave-safe bowl; stir to combine.
- Microwave on high for 5 minutes or until mixture is bubbling and juice comes out of the apples.
- Remove from microwave, stir in the cornstarch slurry.
- Microwave on high for 2 more minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Can be served warm or cold.
Christina’s Notes
- Don’t Overcook the Apples: Cook the apples just until they are tender-crisp. Overcooking them will result in a mushy dip.
- Balance the Sweetness: Adjust the amount of brown sugar and cinnamon to your taste. If you prefer a sweeter dip, add more brown sugar. If you prefer a spicier dip, add more cinnamon.
- Apple Pie Spice: Mix in some apple pie spice or almond butter with this recipe.
- Keep Apples from Browning: To keep the apples from turning brown, soak them in lemon juice.
- Serve Chilled: For the best flavor and texture, chill the dip after you make this recipe.
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