MSG Free Apple Slices with Coconut Butter
Crisp apple slices paired with a warmly spiced coconut butter dip make for a snack that feels indulgent without any of the usual ingredient concerns. The dip comes together in minutes — just coconut butter loosened with a little warmth, then stirred with honey, Ceylon cinnamon, ground ginger, and a bright squeeze of lemon juice. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out here; its gentler, more floral flavor lifts the whole dip in a way that regular cassia cinnamon simply doesn't. Honeycrisp or Fuji apples are ideal because their natural sweetness and satisfying crunch hold up beautifully against the rich, creamy dip. Every single ingredient in this recipe is whole and straightforward, which means no hidden additives or flavor enhancers to second-guess on the label. It's the kind of clean, no-fuss snack that works just as well on a busy weekday afternoon as it does on a weekend grazing board.
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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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