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A white bowl filled with cream cheese topped with a chunky apple and cinnamon mixture, placed on a woven mat with apple slices and graham crackers nearby.
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Apple Pie Dip

All the cozy flavor of apple pie without the crust, creamy, spiced, and perfect for dipping.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 222kcal
Author: Laura

Ingredients

  • 3-4 Granny Smith apples
  • Juice from ½ lemon
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tsps ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 4 oz Cool Whip
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 tsps vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Peel and dice the apples into small, even pieces
    Chopped pieces of pale green vegetable on a white cutting board.
  • Toss apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a large bowl
    A glass bowl filled with chopped green apples, topped with brown sugar and ground cinnamon, on a white surface.
  • Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add the apple mixture and water
    A stainless steel pan with chopped apples and brown liquid, possibly cinnamon and sugar, on a white background.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until apples are tender
  • Remove a few tablespoons of liquid from the pan, mix with cornstarch until smooth, and stir back into the pan
    A small white bowl of cinnamon-spiced liquid sits in front of a pan filled with chopped cooked apples in sauce.
  • Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens
  • Remove from heat and let the apple mixture cool completely
    Diced apples coated in a brown sauce are being cooked in a stainless steel pan, viewed from above on a white background.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth
    A glass mixing bowl containing smooth, whipped white frosting on a white background.
  • Add Cool Whip, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, and beat until creamy
    A glass mixing bowl containing whipped topping, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on a white surface.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture into a serving dish and spoon the cooled apple filling on top
    A bowl of dessert topped with a chunky apple cinnamon mixture on a white surface.
  • Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve
  • Pair with graham crackers, cookies, or pretzels for dipping
    A hand dips a graham cracker into a bowl of cream cheese topped with apple-cinnamon mixture. Crackers are visible around the bowl.

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Notes

For a sweeter flavor, use Honeycrisp or Fuji apples instead of Granny Smith.
Add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice for extra warmth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 0.2mg