Dessert

Homemade Apple Pie Dip Recipe

ByRafael Mansero December 14, 2025December 14, 2025

Introduction

This Homemade Apple Pie Dip is a delightful twist on a classic dessert flavor, perfect for parties or cozy nights in. Creamy, sweet, and packed with warm spiced apples, it pairs beautifully with cinnamon sugar pita chips for a deliciously easy treat.

A clear glass bowl filled with a brown chunky mixture of small diced cooked apples in a glossy syrup layer, the pieces are soft and shiny, covering a creamy white layer underneath which looks like cream cheese or a similar soft base. A woman's hand with dark brown polished nails is dipping a brown square cracker into the mixture, slightly lifting some of the apple topping. The bowl is sitting on a white marbled surface with a blue and white cloth partially visible in the background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract
3 large apples, peeled and diced small
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 tbsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp nutmeg
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 cup water
1 bag cinnamon sugar pita chips

Instructions

Step 1: In a medium-sized bowl, use a hand mixer to blend the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Step 2: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into a pie dish, smoothing the surface flat.
Step 3: In a large bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice to prevent browning and add a bright flavor.
Step 4: Transfer the apples to a saucepan, then add brown sugar, water, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. Stir well and bring to a boil over medium heat.
Step 5: Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes to soften the apples and blend flavors.
Step 6: Remove about 1/4 cup of the liquid from the pan and whisk in the cornstarch until dissolved. Pour this back into the saucepan and cook for another 3 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Step 7: Remove the pan from heat and let the apple mixture cool for about 10 minutes before spooning it evenly over the cream cheese layer.
Step 8: Serve the dip with cinnamon sugar pita chips for dipping and enjoy this cozy, sweet treat!

Tips & Variations

Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a tangier dip or sweeter varieties like Fuji for a milder flavor.
Try adding a pinch of ground cloves or ginger for extra warmth and depth.
Serve with graham crackers or apple slices as an alternative dipping option.
For a lighter version, swap cream cheese for Greek yogurt, adjusting sweetness to taste.

Storage

Store any leftover dip covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Before serving again, let it sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes to soften. The apple topping can separate slightly but can be stirred gently to recombine. Avoid freezing, as texture may change once thawed.

How to Serve

A close-up of a white bowl filled with small diced apples mixed with a shiny brown syrup, giving a moist, juicy texture with a warm cinnamon tone. In the center, a woman's hand with dark brown painted nails is holding a light golden, square cinnamon-flavored cracker dipped into a small scoop of creamy white cheese topped with the apple cinnamon mixture. The background has a soft blue and white patterned cloth, all placed on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the apple topping ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the apple mixture up to a day in advance and refrigerate it. Reheat gently on the stove before assembling the dip to restore warmth and texture.

What can I use if I don’t have cinnamon sugar pita chips?

Thinly sliced apples, graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or even pretzels make great alternatives for dipping and offer different flavor and texture profiles.