4 creative dips to pair with apples

Apples are a delicious and healthy fruit and they make a great snack alternative to fatty chips and salty treats. They're especially good with a creative dip.

• Want some ideas for dunking your apples?

Check out these four sweet and savoury ideas.

• To make a salted caramel dip, mix a cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon of corn syrup and 1/4 cup of water in a pot.
• Turn the heat to medium, and watch until the mixture bubbles.
• Let the mixture boil until it turns brown, then remove it from the heat and pour in 1/3 cup of heavy cream.
• Stir with a rubber spatula and add 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of sea salt.

One way to offset the sweetness of apple is to pair it with something tangy.

• For a healthy dip, mix 2 cups of plain Greek yogurt, 1/3 cup of honey and 2 tablespoons of lime juice.
• Zest half of a lime over the top of the dip and serve with apples.

It might sound odd, but the taste of cheddar pairs very well with the sweetness of apples. Rather than add a slice of cheddar to your apple, consider making a cheddar dip.

• To make a good cheddar dip, simply melt 3/4 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of white wine over medium heat.
• Add 2 tablespoons of flour and 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and stir.
• Once the ingredients have melted together, the dip is ready to be served.

Some people eat peanut butter and apples on a sandwich, but you can also enjoy the combination without bread.

• For a creamy peanut butter dip, mix 1 cup of vanilla Greek yogurt with 2 tablespoons of unsweetened peanut butter.
• If you want a dip that's even sweeter, add 1 tablespoon of maple syrup and serve.

With these different dip ideas, an apple will never seem like a boring snack again.

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