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August 14, 2020 by Joy Kincaid 18 Comments

Apple Dip Recipe with Cream Cheese

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This apple dip recipe is perfect for fall parties and snacks! Whip up this easy recipe in just a few minutes with just a few ingredients!

I can’t believe it’s almost fall, and time for all the apple recipes! This is one we make often.

apple dip recipe

This easy apple dip recipe with cream cheese and brown sugar has been a favorite at our house for a long time. We’ve been making this same recipe for over 15 years, and we still love it!

It wouldn’t be fall at our house without having apple dip at least once!

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Apple Dip Recipe

Every year, when apples are in abundance, we make up a batch of this and savor the taste of fall.

I first tasted this recipe when a friend brought it to a church potluck. After a few bites, I begged her for the recipe, and she kindly shared it with me.

I’m so thankful she was willing to share, and now I’m sharing it with you!

Ingredients Needed to Make Apple Dip

As I mentioned above, you only need three ingredients for this super easy fall recipe!

  • 1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

We usually double these amounts and make a larger batch of apple dip.

Also, we’ve used several different sweeteners through the years. You can use traditional brown sugar, organic brown sugar, sucanat, or even coconut sugar.

With the brown sugar alternatives, sometimes the completed recipe can be a bit more grainy in texture, but it’s still delicious!

The apple dip in these photos was made with coconut sugar, and we all agreed that it was still super good.

apple dip recipe

How to Make Apple Dip

To make this apple dip recipe, all you do is mix the ingredients together, slice some apples, and enjoy!

  1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla.
  2. With an electric mixer, mix well until all of the brown sugar has been blended into the cream cheese and vanilla. You want the mixture to be very light, smooth, and creamy. Keep beating with the electric mixer until it reaches this stage of perfect creaminess.
  3. Serve with sliced apples.

Our favorite apples to have with apple dip are Gala apples. We love the sweet and slightly tart taste of Galas the best. But feel free to use any apples you wish!

easy apple dip recipe

How to Keep Sliced Apples from Browning

Just a tip about the apples.  If you slice them ahead of time and want to keep them from turning brown, try soaking them in salt water.

According to this article, mix up a salt solution. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt per cup of cold water.

After slicing each apple, place it in a bowl filled with cold salted water. Allow the apple slices to soak for 5-10 minutes, then drain.

If you’re not planning to serve the apple slices immediately, store them in an airtight container or plastic zipper bag.

When you’re ready to serve them, rinse the apple slices with tap water to rinse away any saltiness.

They should keep longer after their short soak in the salt water solution.

Printable Recipe

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Apple Dip Recipe

Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple dip
Servings: 8
Author: Joy Kincaid

Ingredients

  • 1 8 oz package of cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla.
  • With an electric mixer, mix well until all of the brown sugar has been blended into the cream cheese and vanilla. You want the mixture to be very light, smooth, and creamy. Keep beating with the electric mixer until it reaches this stage of perfect creaminess.
  • Serve with sliced apples.

Notes

Just a tip about the apples.  If you slice them ahead of time and want to keep them from turning brown, try soaking them in salt water.
Add 1/2 teaspoon salt per cup of cold water.
After slicing each apple, place it in a bowl filled with cold salted water. Allow the apple slices to soak for 5-10 minutes, then drain.
If you're not planning to serve the apple slices immediately, store them in an airtight container or plastic zipper bag.
When you're ready to serve them, rinse the apple slices with tap water to rinse away any saltiness.
They should keep longer after their short soak in the salt water solution.

I hope you enjoy this family favorite recipe, from our house to yours!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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Comments

  1. Lauren Renee Sparks says

    August 23, 2021 at 1:26 pm

    Sounds delish! Visiting from the Hello Monday link up.

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      August 24, 2021 at 5:36 pm

      Thank you, Lauren!

      Reply
  2. Donna Reidland says

    October 9, 2020 at 10:57 am

    This sounds so easy and delicious!

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      October 12, 2020 at 10:48 pm

      It’s a favorite for sure!

      Reply
  3. Margy says

    August 21, 2020 at 4:14 pm

    That sounds tasty. I would probably add a dash of cinnamon because I like it so much. I also like peanut butter. That is so quick and easy. – Margy

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      August 21, 2020 at 9:09 pm

      Thank you, Margy!

      Reply
  4. Allyson says

    August 20, 2020 at 10:36 am

    Sounds like the perfect sweet treat paired with apples. Pinned.

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      August 21, 2020 at 9:09 pm

      Thank you, Allyson!

      Reply
  5. Laurie Cover says

    October 21, 2019 at 11:01 am

    Looks so simple!

    I make a simple Apple Dip too that’s way different, but that we love! It’s nice to see another simple recipe for getting us to eat more apples!

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      October 23, 2019 at 7:14 pm

      It really is simple! My kids love mixing up a batch regularly in the fall!

      Reply
  6. Sarah @ The DIY Mommy says

    October 8, 2019 at 10:25 pm

    I can’t believe I’ve never heard of this before! So easy and looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing, I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      October 8, 2019 at 10:40 pm

      It’s one of our favorite fall recipe! Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Carri says

    October 7, 2019 at 9:14 pm

    Might use coconut cream to sub for the cream cheese so I can have this yummy looking recipe!

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      October 8, 2019 at 10:39 pm

      Oh, I’d love to know how it turns out!

      Reply
  8. Jerri says

    October 3, 2019 at 2:33 pm

    Sounds delicious! Thanks for joining us for Friday Favorites. I’m featuring you this week.

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      October 4, 2019 at 3:01 pm

      Thanks, Jerri!

      Reply
  9. Amy @ The Quiet Homemaker says

    September 27, 2019 at 5:08 pm

    This sounds yummy! I wrote it down to try it out, maybe I can get my little guy to eat some apples this way!

    Thanks for linking up @LiveLifeWell!

    Blessings,

    Amy

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      September 28, 2019 at 4:43 pm

      Apple dip does make eating apples even more fun for kids!

      Reply

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