Name: Easy Apple Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups Apple; 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice; 3 tablespoons Brown Sugar; 0.25 tsp Cinnamon; 0.125 tsp Nutmeg; 1 tsp Cornstarch

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. 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.

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Ingredients

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Easy Apple Dip

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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.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Choose Granny Smith for Tartness 🍎
Use exclusively Granny Smith apples for their firm texture and tart flavor that balances the brown sugar sweetness and prevents the dip from becoming cloying.
Cornstarch Slurry Prevents Lumps 🥄
Mix cornstarch with a small amount of cold water or lemon juice before adding to create a smooth slurry, preventing clumping and ensuring silky texture.
Fresh Lemon Juice Last Step ✨
Add fresh lemon juice in the final 30 seconds of cooking to brighten flavors and prevent oxidation without cooking off the delicate citrus notes.
Bloom Your Spices Early 🌰
Toast cinnamon and nutmeg in the butter or pan for 1-2 minutes before adding apples to unlock their essential oils and intensify their warm, complex flavors.
Dice Apples Uniformly for Even Cooking ⏱️
Cut apples into ¼-inch consistent pieces so they cook evenly and maintain their shape while creating a chunky, appealing texture throughout the dip.