Apple slices with caramel dip
Apple slices with caramel dip is a simple, popular snack featuring crisp, fresh apple wedges served alongside a sweet, creamy caramel sauce for dipping. The core ingredients are apples (often varieties like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith) and a dip made from caramelized sugar, butter, and cream or milk. While enjoyed globally, this combination is particularly iconic in North American cuisine, especially during autumn harvest seasons and as a classic treat at fairs and festivals.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This snack is primarily high in carbohydrates, with the apples providing dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium, while the caramel dip contributes significant added sugars and fat. A typical serving (about one medium apple with 2 tablespoons of dip) contains roughly 200-250 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 62 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 48 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 100 IU |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Phosphorus | 30 mg |
Per 1 medium apple (182 g) with 2 tbsp (40 g) caramel dip · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this dish represents a quintessential fall tradition in the United States and Canada, often associated with apple picking and Halloween celebrations. Nutritionally, it offers a contrast between the apple's natural nutrients and the indulgent, energy-dense dip, making it a treat often enjoyed in moderation.
