This Easy Caramel Apple Dip has just 3 ingredients! Perfect for dipping apples or topping your favorite dessert! An irresistible treat that everyone will love and perfect for apple season! Love caramel apples? Try my Caramel Apple Empanadas, Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls, and  Caramel Apple Cupcakes!
Caramel Apple Dip
Fall is just around the corner and for me that means all things caramel apple. Fall is my favorite season, by far. It marks the beginning of the holiday season and the end of triple digit days here in Sacramento. I adore the crisp, fall air and the whole idea of spending time at apple orchards, carving pumpkins and spending precious time with friends and family.
The BEST Apples for Caramel Dipping
We make several trips up to Apple Hill annually. It’s where we go pick apples during the Fall, pumpkins in October, and our Christmas tree in December…or November depending on how much I beg. Whenever we go to Apple Hill, I always stock up on apples. I mean, like 20 or more pounds of apples.
How To Store Apples
Apples last a LONG time when refrigerated and nothing beats an Apple Hill apple for flavor. I use them in all my fall baking and enjoy them daily as a snack. When I want that snack to lean more towards a dessert…it’s this easy caramel apple dip recipe that I turn to.
You an use any type of apple you have on hand with this dip but I think Granny Smith are really great with it because the dip is so sweet. lBut we honestly eat this dip with every kind of apple you can think of: Gala, Honeycrisp, Fuji, Red Delicious, etc.
Only THREE Ingredients
With just three ingredients, this caramel apple dip recipe couldn’t be easier to make. It’s perfectly thick and sweet and is just begging for a slice of apple to be dipped into it.
I love to serve this dip at parties all fall long. It works great for holiday entertaining too! It’s a must have at cookie decorating parties, Halloween parties and game day!
How Easy Is It?
Sure, I said easy, but you’re probably wondering how easy, am I right? It’s simply a matter of combining all the ingredients together in a pot and melting them together.
Does NOT get any easier than this!
What’s In Caramel Apple Dip
This dip is made with just three ingredients:
- caramels
- butter
- sweetened condensed milk
If you want to go the homemade caramel route, my caramel sauce recipe is perfect for dipping too. Just let it come to room temperature for dipping consistency, or pop it in the microwave and warm it just slightly.
And if you really want to amp up those fall flavors, try my Pumpkin Spice Caramel Apple Dip – so good!
This easy caramel apple dip is great for parties and makes a lovely hostess gift as well. Make up a bunch and give to friends along with some gorgeous apples for the sweetest gift ever. So good you guys! Put this on this week’s to do list for sure!
Got lots of apples? Here are some of our favorite recipes:
Favorite Apple Recipes
- Stuffing Recipe with Sausage Cranberries and Apples
- Overnight Apple Pie Slow Cooker Oatmeal
- Homemade Apple Pie Filling
- Baked Apple Pie Dip
- Deep Dish Dutch Apple Pie
- Apple Walnut Strudel
How To Make Caramel Apple Dip
Caramel Apple Dip
Ingredients
- 11 oz bag Kraft Caramels
- 4 tbsp butter
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Combine the unwrapped caramels, butter, and sweetened condensed milk in a heavy bottomed sauce pan.
- Heat over low heat, stirring frequently until the sweetened condensed milk is combined and the caramels have melted completely.
- Pour the caramel apple dip into an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Refrigerate the caramel apple dip for up to 1 week. Reheat in the microwave on 50% power for 15-30 seconds, stirring every 10 seconds or so. Add up to 1 teaspoon of water to thin out if necessary.
Nutrition
Originally published August 19, 2016.
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Marylyn says
I cut apples into slices, placed in bowl of cold water then added salt. Left about 3 – 5 minutes then rinsed and patted dry. It worked. I will always use this method from now on. Also can then freeze the apple slices after.
san says
How do you stop the apples from getting brown, I’ve tried the lemon juice, but they wind up tasting “lemony”. I’ve also tried 7 up or sprite too. Thanks
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I do use lemons but I’ve found that by adding a few tablespoons of lemon juice to a bowl of ice water, it works just as well as using straight lemon. I just put the apples in the bowl as I cut and then when I’m ready, I’ll remove and pat dry. Works for me every time!
TAMMIE WENTER says
I notice that the picture of ingredients shows UNSALTED butter, but it doesnt specify that in the recipe. Should it be Unsalted or regular butter?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Either will work in this recipe Tammie – thanks!
CHRISTINE COLE says
Hi! We want to make your 3 ingredient apple dip for my daughters wedding favors. We plan on using the 4oz canning jars. Would you have any idea how many that would make?