Apple Pie Dip with Cinnamon Crisps

If you love apple pie, you’ll love our apple pie dip recipe. It tastes just like apple pie filling, with fruit chopped up into smaller pieces so you can scoop it up with cinnamon chips instead of with a fork. Plus, our chips are cut-up flour tortillas coated in cinnamon sugar. They have the same flavors as a golden, flaky pie crust but with a little more heft (read: ability to scoop up more apple pie dip at a time).

The dip is made with a simple mixture of apples, brown sugar, granulated sugar, spices, water, lemon juice and cornstarch, and the cinnamon chips are made simply and quickly in the oven. This tasty apple dessert is the perfect treat to whip up every fall.

Ingredients for Apple Pie Dip with Cinnamon Crisps

• Brown sugar: Incorporate brown sugar for a deeper flavor and added sweetness. For this recipe, you can use either light or dark brown sugar.
• Granulated sugar: Granulated sugar enhances the natural sweetness of the apples in this dessert dip recipe.
• Ground cinnamon and nutmeg: Ground cinnamon and nutmeg in the apple mixture give depth of flavor.
• Water: A bit of water helps the apples cook until tender and helps loosen the texture of the dip.
• Lemon juice: Lemon juice is not only key for preventing apples from browning but livens up the taste of this apple recipe.
• Apples: Use a tart or sweet type of apple, or a mixture of tart and sweet. Just two apples are required. Honeycrisp, SugarBee or Cosmic Crisp apples would provide a great base of sweet-meets-tart flavor while holding their shape as they cook. For a more tart apple pie dip, opt for a classic Granny Smith apple.
• Cornstarch: Create a cornstarch slurry as a thickener for the apple pie dip.
• Flour tortillas: Flour tortillas are dressed up with cinnamon sugar and baked to create the perfect chip for dipping. `

Directions

Step 1: Prep the base

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, 3/4 cup water and lemon juice. Stir to combine.

Step 2: Add the apples

Stir the peeled, cored and chopped apples into the mixture. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

Step 3: Let simmer

Then, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and let simmer until the apples are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 4: Thicken the apple pie dip

Remove 1/4 cup apple cooking liquid to a bowl. Stir in the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water until smooth. Transfer the mixture back to the apples and stir.

Continue cooking and stirring over medium-low heat until the mixture thickens, four to five minutes.

Step 5: Prep the cinnamon chips

Meanwhile, stir together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the cinnamon chips. Spray both sides of each flour tortilla with cooking spray and sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Cut the tortillas into triangles and place them on a greased baking sheet.

Bake the cinnamon chips until crisp and lightly golden, 15 to 17 minutes. Remove the apple pie dip from the heat and serve warm with cinnamon chips.

Apple Pie Dip with Cinnamon Crisp Variations

• Use another chip for dipping: Try this dip with the included recipe for tortilla cinnamon chips, or bake strips or triangles of pie dough with a cinnamon-sugar topping. You could also serve apple pie dip with graham crackers or pretzel twists.
• Spice it up: This apple pie dip is made with a balance of spices, including cinnamon and nutmeg. If you want more fall flavor, though, go for it! Incorporate double the amount of spices, or incorporate additional options such as cardamom and ginger.
• Add mix-ins: Want to add a bit of crunch to this apple pie dip? Once it’s prepped and off the stove, stir in mix-ins such as chopped pecans. You could also try adding dried fruit such as raisins or cranberries.

How to Store Apple Pie Dip with Cinnamon Crisps

Store any leftover apple pie dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Keep the cinnamon chips in a zip-top bag at room temperature for three days.

Can you freeze apple pie dip?

You can store leftover apple pie dip in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two months, although note that the texture of the apples may change over time in the freezer. Thaw the apple pie dip in the fridge and enjoy it cold or reheat it on low over the stovetop.

Apple Pie Dip with Cinnamon Crisp Tips

Can you make apple pie dip in a slow cooker?

This dip comes together in about 20 minutes on the stovetop, but if you prefer a more hands-free approach, turn this into a slow-cooker recipe. Add all the ingredients and cook on low for about one hour until the apples are tender.

Do you need to peel the apples for apple pie dip?

For the best texture, apples should be peeled for apple pie dip. This will also help better infuse the flavors of the sugar and spices.

Can you double this recipe for apple pie dip?

Need enough to serve a crowd? This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for a bigger batch. Just keep in mind that your cook time may be a bit longer for tender apples.

How else can you use apple pie dip?

While this dip stands on its own, there are many other ways to use it. Consider adding it as a topping on cheesecake dip, or pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This apple pie dip could also be layered with Greek yogurt and granola to make apple yogurt parfaits.