Apple Fries Apple fries with caramel cream dip is like eating your own little apple pie with every bite. My husband and I dreamed these up while driving home from a family hike and couldn’t wait to get home to try them out. We both love apples but have a weird allergy where we can’t eat them raw, it makes or throats itchy and tight I know, it’s super weird and started when we were living in California—we can’t figure out what happened. As long as our apples are cooked, we are fine. But we have missed being able to eat crisp raw apples dipped in caramel, so we came up with this delicious creation. I’m SO glad we did! The fried apples are lightly battered and fried in a shallow pan, then sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. The dip is creamy and rich with caramel flavor. The two together are a delicious combination and a must-try for apple season!
Which type of apple should I use?
You can use any kind of apple for this recipe but we prefer tart and crisp apples, like Granny Smith apples or Pink Lady apples. Braeburn and Galas work great for this recipe too. Never make it with a really sweet and soft apple like a red delicious, though. These types of softer apples cannot withstand the frying process. They’ll get very mushy and the flavor is not as good.
Caramel Cream Dip
You can’t make these apple fries without also making the caramel dip. This simple combination of cream cheese, cool whip, and caramel sauce is out of this world! If you don’t feel quite up to the task of making homemade caramel, you can simplify it by using store-bought caramel sauce instead. I like the flavor of Mrs. Richardson’s Butterscotch Caramel as a store option. If you want to make the fried apples extra tasty, though, try it with our homemade Caramel Butterscotch Sauce! It is my favorite sauce ever, we use it on all kinds of desserts. It is especially good for this dip.
More Apple Recipes:
If you have an abundance of apples this year or are just looking to try some new apple recipes, we have TONS to share with you!
Dutch Apple Pie: This is our favorite fall pie. It is filled with tart apples and baked with a sweet and buttery crumb topping.Disneyland Apple Pie Caramel Apples: These Apple Pie Caramel Apples from Disneyland are my new favorite treat! Can’t make it to Disney? Bring the magic to your kitchen with this easy recipe!Traditional Apple Crisp: This is a no-frills, easy, traditional apple crisp recipe that can’t be beat. Just like the apple crisp the lunch lady used to make back in the good ol’ days (but better)!Copycat Bluebird Turkey and Brie Sandwich: Our Bluebird’s Turkey and Brie Sandwich Copycat is the best sandwich ever. It’s unique flavors are so good, like deli turkey, crisp apples, and brie cheese.Apple, Ham, and Cheddar Melts: Apple, Ham, and Cheddar Melts are my favorite lunch in the fall. It takes grilled cheese to a whole new level.
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