Dairy Free Apple Slices with Coconut Butter
Crisp apple slices paired with a warmly spiced dip make for one of those snacks that feels indulgent but comes together in minutes. Coconut butter stands in beautifully here — it's naturally rich and creamy without a drop of dairy, so there's no need to hunt down specialty substitutes or read through a wall of label warnings. A touch of honey, Ceylon cinnamon, and ground ginger give the dip real depth, while a squeeze of fresh lemon juice keeps everything bright and balanced. Honeycrisp or Fuji apples are ideal choices since their natural sweetness plays off the warm spice perfectly. The quick warm-water trick for softening the coconut butter is a small but genius step that makes the dip silky smooth and easy to drizzle. It's the kind of simple, wholesome snack that works just as well on a busy weekday afternoon as it does on a grazing board for guests.
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2 servings
- 2 medium apples (such as honeycrisp or fuji), cored and sliced
- ¼ cup coconut butter, softened
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
If the coconut butter is firm, set the jar in a bowl of warm water for 3–5 minutes, stirring once, until it is smooth and pourable.
- 2
In a small bowl, stir together the coconut butter, honey, Ceylon cinnamon, ground ginger, and lemon juice until fully combined and uniform in color.
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