Easy Apple Dip Recipe

on Nov 10, 2024

5 from 8 votes

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Rich, sweet, and creamy Apple Dip is easy and delicious for parties and snacks! Ready in minutes from a few ingredients, it’s the perfect dip for apples, pretzels, and more!

Delicious dips are always a favorite in my house for snacking and get-togethers. I’ve noticed that where I place the dips and snacks is where the crowd will gather! Cold dips like this apple dip and cookie dough dip are sweet treats, while some savory cold dips like southern pimento cheese and shrimp dip are popular, too. Hot dips like queso and buffalo chicken dip are crowd favorites as well.

Sliced apples surround and are dipped into a bowl of creamy apple dip.

This Easy Apple Dip is one I’ve made for so many years for showers, tailgates, parties, and gatherings, as well as family snacking. It’s always a favorite, and no one seems to tire of it. Mixing up the dip takes less than 5 minutes and requires only a few ingredients. While it’s called apple dip (other names are caramel apple dip, cream cheese dip, brown sugar apple dip, and more), it’s delicious with much more than apples! It does have a sweet, somewhat tangy caramel taste, so enjoy it with lots of fruit, pretzels, and more.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Quick and Easy – Whip up this much-loved dip in less than 5 minutes in one bowl.
Simple Ingredients – Just five common ingredients needed to make this delicious dip!
Delicious Flavor – This dip is smooth, rich, creamy, sweet, and tangy from the cream cheese.

How to Make Apple Dip

This delicious dip is made with just five ingredients and is ready in minutes!

Glass bowl with block of cream cheese, surrounded by smaller glass bowls of brown sugar, sugar, salt and a glass bottle of homemade vanilla extract.

Ingredients

Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information.

Cream Cheese – Let the cream cheese soften to room temperature. Use a block of cream cheese instead of the whipped kind in a tub.
Brown Sugar – Use either light or dark brown sugar.
Sugar – Granulated sugar
vanilla extract – Use homemade vanilla or a quality store-bought vanilla.
Salt – Just a pinch of Kosher salt enhances sweetness and flavor.

Recipe Variation: Mix in a few toffee bits for a Toffee Apple Dip with a slightly crunchy texture or a sprinkle of apple pie spice for a delicious variation for fall.

Can You Use a Sugar Substitute?

Yes! You can absolutely use an equal amount of brown sugar substitute and sugar substitute if you prefer.

Step-by-Step Instructions

All five ingredients added to a glass mixing bowl to make apple dip.

Mixing ingredients together for a creamy dip.

Mix. Add the softened cream cheese, brown sugar, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to a mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer, blend until smooth, well combined, and fluffy.
Serve. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and serve with sliced fruit or pretzels.

Red and green apple slices on a white platter with apple dip.

Keep Apple Slices from Turning Brown

Mix a water bath. Combine water with lemon juice (or lime or pineapple juice) in a large bowl in the following ratio for enough mixture to completely cover the apple slices.

Ratio: 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to 1 cup water

Cover and Soak. Place the apple slices in the water bath, covering them with the water mixture. Allow apples to soak for about 5 minutes.

Drain water. Take the apple slices out of the water bath, allowing them to drain before serving.

Serve with dip. Place the apple slices alongside the dip and serve. The acidic nature of the lemon juice and water bath should prevent the apple slices from browning for a few hours.

What to Serve with Apple Dip?

Sliced Apples – I like to use a mixture of sweet and tart apples. Sweet apples like Honeycrisp and Fuji and a few tart apples like Granny Smith.
Sliced Pears – Use a firm pear and slice for dipping. You can use the same method to prevent browning as provided.
Other fruits – Pineapple, grapes, melon, and more.
Graham Crackers or Buttery Crackers
Gingersnaps
Pretzels – I love to serve the small twisted pretzels with this dip. The salty exterior of the pretzels tastes fantastic with the sweet, tangy dip.

Storage Tips

To make ahead or store: Place the dip in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

To serve: Remove the dip from the refrigerator, allow it to reach room temperature, and serve. It will be easier to dip once it has been out of the fridge for about 10 minutes or so.

Apple slice dipped into apple dip in white bowl, surrounded with more slices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of cream cheese should I use for apple dip?

A full-fat block of cream cheese will work best. I would not suggest a fat-free cream cheese as it may not achieve the creamy, fluffy texture that is most delicious in this dip.

What other foods are good with apple dip?

Fruit such as pears, pineapple, and grapes are delicious. Pretzels, graham crackers, gingersnaps, or buttery crackers are great to serve with fruit and this dip.

Here’s my Easy Apple Dip Recipe. Be sure to make it soon (and often!).

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