Sweeten up your snack time with this irresistible Brown Sugar Maple Fruit Dip. Made with cream cheese, a hint of vanilla, and the natural sweetness of brown sugar and pure maple syrup, this creamy dip pairs perfectly with fresh apples, grapes, and other seasonal fruits.

Brown Sugar Maple Fruit Dip

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Brown Sugar Maple Fruit Dip is an easy recipe that brings a cozy touch to any gathering or afternoon snack. The caramel-like brown sugar and maple syrup flavors make this dip a crowd-pleaser, perfect for fall entertaining or holiday platters.

This recipe had me at “brown sugar.” If any dish has that in the title – I can’t wait to try it. This cream cheese fruit dip was no exception.

I love the fall season for all its abundance and cooler weather. I’m always looking for a way to use my apples from my apple tree, and this recipe fits the bill.

All the recipes I feature are super easy to do and taste amazing. Trust me; I go through many ideas before I put a recipe on the blog because I know how frustrating it is to spend money on ingredients and not like the dish.

This dip is a crowd-pleaser.

Simple Ingredients

8 ounce package of cream cheese, softened at room temperature 

3/4 cup packed brown sugar 

2 tablespoons vanilla extract 

2 teaspoons maple extract 

Assortment of things to dip like: green and red grapes, gingersnaps, apple slices, or graham cracker sticks

How to Make It

Note: This is a quick overview of the recipe. Scroll down to the recipe card below for the complete ingredient list, exact measurements, and step-by-step instructions.

1. Mix the first four ingredients together with an electric hand mixer at medium speed in a medium bowl. Do a quick stir to ensure everything is blended well and has a creamy texture. Place this creamy dip in a small serving bowl.

2. Chill for at least one hour to allow flavors to blend.  

Tips

• In addition to serving this dip with your favorite fruits, you can use graham crackers, pound cake, vanilla wafers, and cookies.
• For a twist on this recipe, substitute the maple flavoring for pure vanilla or almond extract in this cream cheese fruit dip.
• Sprinkle fresh lemon juice on apple slices is a great way to prevent them from turning brown.
• You can substitute light cream cheese for regular cream cheese.
• This fruit dip could be a star recipe for a fruit charcuterie board.
• A perfect dip recipe that is a great addition for birthday parties, bridal showers, baby showers, and other family gatherings.
• You can use a food processor instead of the hand mixer.

Storage

This easy fruit dip will last up to five days in the fridge when stored in an airtight container.

How about bringing along this cream cheese dip for a fall picnic or a day of apple picking? Hot apple cider, turkey sandwiches, and this dip with fruit would be a day filled with happy memories and happy tummies.

This recipe came from the Goose Berry Patch Cookbook. You can find one of their cookbooks here.

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