Everything you love about warm, gooey apple pie — turned into a creamy, dreamy dip! This Salted Caramel Apple Pie Dip combines tender cinnamon apples, rich caramel sauce, and a touch of sea salt for the ultimate cozy, shareable fall treat.
3medium applespeeled, cored, and diced (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith work best)
2tablespoonsbutteruse coconut oil for a dairy-free option
2tablespoonsbrown sugaror maple syrup for a refined sugar-free version
1teaspooncinnamon
¼teaspoonnutmegoptional for extra warmth
¼teaspoonsalt
¼cupcaramel saucestore-bought or homemade; use dairy-free caramel for vegan
Pinchof sea salt for topping
4ozcream cheesesoftened (substitute dairy-free cream cheese if needed)
2tablespoonsplain Greek yogurt or whipped toppingadds creaminess and balance
Optional Garnishes:
Extra drizzle of caramel
Chopped pecans or walnuts
Whipped cream or sea salt flakes on top
Instructions
Cook the Apples:
In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft, fragrant, and caramelized.
Prepare the Base:
In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and Greek yogurt (or whipped topping) until smooth and creamy. This forms your cheesecake-like base.
Layer the Dip:
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on the bottom of a shallow dish or pie plate. Spoon the warm apple mixture evenly over the top.
Add the Caramel:
Drizzle the caramel sauce generously over the apples. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt for that perfect sweet-and-salty finish.
Serve Warm (or Chill):
Serve immediately while warm and gooey, or chill for 30 minutes if you prefer a thicker, creamier texture.
Cooking Tip: If your caramel sauce thickens too much, warm it for 10–15 seconds in the microwave before drizzling.