Apple Cider is one of the best fall treats. My Apple Cider Dip is an explosion of fall apple flavors in a creamy dip. Perfect for a snack or to share with friends!
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I love sipping on apple cider. Hot or cold- it is one of my favorite drinks. I love it tart and not too sweet. When it is too sweet it just reminds me of an apple juice, and I really love those tart apple flavors.
My Apple Cider Dip is incredible because I use a homemade cider syrup to create an intense apple cider flavor. The syrup is mixed with whipped cream cheese and a sprinkle of cinnamon. I like to serve sliced tart apples for dipping.
My kids love this dip because, like their mom, they have a thing for apple cider and love the flavors in my dip.
The cider syrup is a favorite of mine, and it is so easy to make. I also love it for oatmeal, tea, and a drizzle on doughnuts!
Ingredients
- apple cider- I prefer a tart cider for this recipe. I find that the dip gets too sweet when a sweet cider is used.
- cinnamon sticks
- granulated sugar
- plain cream cheese- I do not use a low-fat cream cheese because I like a really creamy dip and I feel like the texture is not as good.
- ground cinnamon
- fresh apples- my favorite apple to serve on the side are McIntosh apples.
Instructions
- Pour the apple cider into a large pot. Add the cinnamon sticks and bring to a boil. Once the cider comes to a good boil, lower the heat to medium-low so the mixture simmers.
- Cook the cider for 1 1/2 hours. The cider will thicken and reduce. Once you get to the 1 1/2 hour mark, lower the heat to medium-low and stir often until you have about 3/4 cup of reduced cider syrup.
- Remove the cinnamon sticks from the syrup.
- Put the cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl and whip it up on high for 60 seconds. Pour in the cider into the cream cheese mixture. Mix the mixture until it is evenly blended.
- Spoon into a bowl, sprinkle with cinnamon, and serve with sliced apples.
Tips
If the cider reduction becomes too thick simple add a little more cider. The best method I have found is to use a whisk to keep a smooth syrup.
I like to whip my own cream cheese with a little sugar. You can use brown sugar for a richer flavor.
I do not recommend using the whipped style cream cheese. If has a lot of air in it and it will change the texture of the dip.
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Apple Cider Dip
Ingredients
- 1/2 gallon apple cider
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 8 oz plain cream cheese
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
- fresh apples, sliced
Instructions
- Pour the apple cider into a large pot. Add the cinnamon sticks and bring to a boil. Once the cider comes to a good boil, lower the heat to medium-low so the mixture simmers.
- Cook the cider for 1 1/2 hours. The cider will thicken and reduce. Once you get to the 1 1/2 hour mark, lower the heat to medium-low and stir often until you have about 3/4 cup of reduced cider syrup.
- Remove the cinnamon sticks from the syrup.
- Put the cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl and whip it up on high for 60 seconds. Pour in the cider into the cream cheese mixture. Mix the mixture until it is evenly blended.
- Spoon into a bowl, sprinkle with cinnamon, and serve with sliced apples.
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