4-ingredient Pumpkin Caramel Apple Dip combines the creamy caramel dip you love with the sweet taste of pumpkin pie. Perfect for fall apple dipping!
There’s one thing I look forward to every fall… and that’s homemade caramel apple dip. Yes, I could make it anytime. And sometimes I do! But there’s something about enjoying it in fall… with fresh fall apples… that just hits different.
And as much as I love it as is… without any fun additions… I thought I’d mix things up this year by adding a fun twist. PUMPKIN!!! You may not know it, but pumpkin and caramel make a delicious combination….and the perfect complement to sliced apples!
With just 4 ingredients, you can easily whip up this dip for an after school snack, a game day appetizer, or a fall party treat!
what you’ll need for this recipe
Cream cheese – Cream cheese forms the base of this delicious, creamy caramel dip. I used 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened to room temperature.
Brown sugar – I used 3/4 cup of brown sugar in this dip, which combines with the cream cheese to create a delicious caramel flavor.
Powdered sugar – In addition to brown sugar I also used 1/4 cup of powdered sugar.
Pumpkin pie mix – Finally, for the pumpkin flavor I used 1/4 cup of canned pumpkin pie mix. Be sure to use pumpkin pie mix, NOT pumpkin puree, since the mix has all the pumpkin pie spices already in it.
how to make pumpkin caramel apple dip
Combine the ingredients. In a medium mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and blend on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
Enjoy! Transfer to a serving bowl; serve with sliced apples, cinnamon sugar pita chips, or your favorite dippers.
Recipe Variations
- Add chopped peanuts or honey roasted peanuts
- Substitute pumpkin puree and add 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
- Garnish with chopped pecans or toasted coconut
- Add mini chocolate chips or caramel bits
- Omit the pumpkin to make classic caramel apple dip
Pumpkin Caramel Apple Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup pumpkin pie mix not pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and blend until smooth.
- Serve with sliced apples, cinnamon sugar pita chips, or your favorite dippers!
Delicious dip!! Perfect for the holidays. Blessings, Catherine
Forget the apples…I just need a spoon! This looks amazing Cathy – pinned!
Yum! This looks so good! We are having a little Halloween get together for the kids and I definitely will be whipping this up!
Will you adopt me into your family? Sounds like fun!!
I would totally just eat this plain with a spoon!
Yum – I just need a spoon, Cathy! Pinned and stumbled!
seriously, I’m with Trish – pass me a spoon
It sounds like a wonderful day that you had, and what a great way to end things — with this dip! I haven’t ever tried pumpkin and apple together, but I’ll bet it’s delicious! 🙂
Doesn’t get easier than 4 ingredients!
This! Wow! I am so ready for pumpkin, and I think this is going to be an excellent way to start.