Paraben 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 fresh lemon juice. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out here; it has a softer, more complex flavor than the common cassia variety and keeps the ingredient list clean and intentional. Honeycrisp or Fuji apples are ideal because their natural sweetness and firm texture hold up beautifully against the rich, creamy dip. Many store-bought dips and flavored spreads sneak in preservatives and synthetic additives that can be hard to spot on a label, so making your own from scratch puts you fully in control. The whole thing comes together on a single plate with almost no cleanup, making it just as practical as it is delicious.
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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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