Lunch Box Apple Dip

Name: Lunch Box Apple Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3-4 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Appetizers, Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 3 to 4 apples, cut into wedges

Apples become an even more "a-peeling" snack when paired with this sweet creamy dip. It's a fun and flavorful way to get kids to eat fruit.

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 to 4 apples, cut into wedges

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the first four ingredients until smooth. Divide into 1/3 to 1/2-cup servings and store in individual containers in the refrigerator. Serve with apples.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 468 calories, 20g fat (13g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (67g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Lunch Box Apple Dip in 1997 Taste of Home Annual Recipes

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rllewis7

Jan 26, 2015

A perfect pairing for apples. This dip makes snack time a special treat!
LoriGA

Sep 20, 2010

I've taken this to picnics and it is always gone in no time!