These Apple Fries with Caramel Cream Dip are the perfect warm dessert for a crisp Autumn evening. It made our house smell like apple pie.
Apple Fries with Caramel Cream Dip are like eating your own little apple pie with every bite. My husband and I dreamed these up while driving home from a family hike and couldn’t wait to get home to try them out. We both love apples but have a weird allergy where we can’t eat them raw, it makes or throats itchy and tight I know, it’s super weird and started when we were living in California, we can’t figure it out. As long as they are cooked, we are fine. But we have missed being able to eat raw apples dipped in caramel, so we came up with this delicious creation.
The apples slices are lightly battered and fried in a shallow pan, then sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. The caramel dip is creamy and caramel infused, and oh so yummy. The two together are a killer combination and a must try for apple season!
You can use any kind of apple for this recipe but we prefer tart and crisp apples, like granny smiths or pink ladies. Never make it with a really sweet and soft apple like a red delicious, it will not taste as good and get too mushy. Braeburn and Galas work great for this recipe too.
For the Caramel Cream Dip you can simplify it by using store bought caramel sauce. But if you want to make it extra good, try it with our homemade Caramel Butterscotch Sauce! It is my favorite, we use it on all kinds of desserts. It is especially good for this dip. If you do go with store bought, I like the Mrs. Richardson’s Butterscotch Caramel.
Apple Fries with Caramel Cream Dip
INGREDIENTS
For the Apples:
- 4 to 5 tart apples we used Pink Ladies
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup sugar
- Wondra flour
- vegetable oil for frying
- cinnamon and sugar to taste
For the Dip:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 8 oz Cool Whip or 1 cup whipping cream with 1/2 cup sugar- whipped until stiff
- 1 cup caramel sauce store bought or homemade (see above)
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a fry pan, or deep fryer heat vegetable oil for frying.
- Mix together the buttermilk and sugar in a medium size bowl. Peel and slice apples and add them to the buttermilk mixture as you go to prevent browning.
- In a shallow dish, put a layer of wonder flour. Pull the apples out of the buttermilk mix, one at a time and lightly coat all sides in the flour.
- When oil is nice and hot, gently place coated apples into the oil so they are not touching, when the bottom side begins to turn golden, flip over and brown the second side. Quickly remove to a tray lined with paper towels to soak up excess grease and cool. Sprinkle immediately with cinnamon and sugar while they are hot.
For the dip:
- Mix together the the cream cheese and cool whip until completely blended then stir in the caramel sauce. Place into a bowl for dipping and drizzle a little extra caramel sauce over the top.
More Apple Recipes:
If you have an abundance of apples this year or are just looking to try some new apple recipes, we have TONS to share with you!
- Dutch Apple Pie: This is our favorite fall pie. It is filled with tart apples and baked with a sweet and buttery crumb topping.
- Disneyland Apple Pie Caramel Apples: These Apple Pie Caramel Apples from Disneyland are my new favorite treat! Can’t make it to Disney? Bring the magic to your kitchen with this easy recipe!
- Traditional Apple Crisp: This is a no-frills, easy, traditional apple crisp recipe that can’t be beat. Just like the apple crisp the lunch lady used to make back in the good ol’ days (but better)!
- Copycat Bluebird Turkey and Brie Sandwich: Our Bluebird’s Turkey and Brie Sandwich Copycat is the best sandwich ever. It’s unique flavors are so good, like deli turkey, crisp apples, and brie cheese.
- Apple, Ham, and Cheddar Melts: Apple, Ham, and Cheddar Melts are my favorite lunch in the fall. It takes grilled cheese to a whole new level.
If you want to see ALL of our apple recipes, click HERE.
Linda says
September 9, 2015 at 11:12 amThese sound amazing! I hate to fry anything, but these may be the exception! Thanks for sharing.
Wishes for tasty dishes, Linda
Kathy says
November 6, 2018 at 11:59 amWondering if I could use an air fryer for the apples instead of frying on oil?
Favorite Family Recipes says
November 6, 2018 at 5:35 pmI haven’t tried an air fryer with this recipe, so I’m not sure. Let me know how it goes if you do try it!
Alice Blaser says
September 9, 2015 at 5:49 pmSounds very yummy!
Emily says
September 10, 2015 at 8:28 pmThanks, they are really good!
Tracy Kyle says
September 9, 2015 at 6:43 pmHi
This recipe sounds wonderful but I have two questions. What is Wonder Flour? is that what we would call self raising flour in Australia. Also, the caramel sauce, is that like caramel icecream topping or is it more like the caramel you make from condensed milk ?
Thankyou for any advice.
Tracy
Emily says
September 10, 2015 at 8:28 pmWondra Flour is just a really fine flour. You could use regular flour, or even use a food processor to make regular flour more fine.
The caramel sauce would be more similar to an ice cream topping. There is a link to a really good recipe on the post.
Tara says
November 18, 2016 at 2:05 pmI made these with regular flour because it’s 10x cheaper than wondra flower. They still came out good but you get a little more lumpiness. I do have 2 questions…all I have is canola oil in the house…can I use that? Also do you recommend re warming these once I get to my families house? Thanks
Echo says
November 18, 2016 at 2:13 pmHi Tara, Canola oil should work fine for frying the apple fries. I definitely suggest warming them if you are not serving them immediately after frying. They are much better served warm. Thanks for asking!
Roberta Miller says
September 20, 2015 at 2:23 pmthink these sound great but I really want to thank you for the cool whip substitution since I don’t like it and a lot of recipes call for it!
Celisia says
September 21, 2015 at 11:29 amThanks for sharing this recipe! I have the same allergy so it’s nice to have some ways to still enjoy my favorite fruit 🙂
Lakeesha says
April 18, 2016 at 3:39 amI have the same allergy to fresh tree fruit. But I have found if I take allergy medicine daily which I have to due to the pollen.
Mary Beth says
September 22, 2015 at 6:35 amCan’t wait to try this recipe. I also am allergic to raw apples, with the exception of red and golden delicious. All others close my throat. I love apples and am always looking for new recipes.
Thanks for posting this one.
Lucy says
September 22, 2015 at 6:52 amI have the same allergy! Everyone thinks I’m crazy! Thanks for confirmation I’m not. (I mean my itchy ears are confirmation enough for me!) Will definitely be trying this. Thank you!!
Kelly says
September 22, 2015 at 2:59 pmI have an allergy to raw apples too! Actually all raw stone fruits!!! Thanks for sharing this recipe! 🙂
Devon says
September 26, 2016 at 5:17 amIt’s not an allergy to the fruit…it’s an allergy to the pollen the tree that grows the fruit produces. It’s called an oral allergy. Check your seasonal allergies and you will most likely have seasonal allergies the same time apple trees flower.
Sara says
October 9, 2016 at 2:37 pmMe too. Allergy to raw apples, carrots, unprocessed soy, and stone fruit. It’s not a California thing. My allergy developed in Japan. Before moving there, I was eating all of the fruits with no problem.
If anyone finds a solution to this allergy other than cooking the food, please let us know. I’d love love LOVE to eat a fresh apple again! 🙂
Emily says
October 10, 2016 at 1:44 pmMe too. 🙁
DEB says
September 22, 2015 at 6:58 pmTry organic apples and wash really good. I have the same issue with raw apples. I have no idea what I’m allergic to, but I can eat some organic apples. Since the only way to know I’ll be able to eat apples is cooking, I’ll enjoy the recipe.
Sandra says
September 22, 2015 at 9:30 pmI also have allergy to raw apples and other fruit and raw veggies and some nuts. It’s called Oral allergy syndrome.
Emily says
September 23, 2015 at 7:25 amThanks Sandra! I’m going to look that up. Did you always have it?
Sandra says
September 23, 2015 at 12:57 pmNo I didn’t always have it. I started to notice it in my mid 20’s. I also developed seasonal allergies around the same time. It started with just apples,then carrots. Eventually it was peaches, pears, plums and cherries. Hazelnuts and almonds were the last of them. I just avoid all those foods raw. But I avoid the nuts altogether. I have an allergy to Tree pollen Birch in particular. It seems all these foods are related to the Birch allergy.
Barbara says
August 24, 2016 at 4:37 amI have the same weird allergy to fresh fruits and veggies! My half-sister does, too.
Becky M. says
September 13, 2016 at 3:44 pmHi, I wanted to comment that my daughter developed an allergy to fruits & vegetables when she was 17. We took her in for allergy testing, and she was diagnosed with an oral pollen allergy. They explained that when fruits & vegetables are growing, they are exposed to pollen. For those with allergies to pollen, the food can trigger an allergic response! She’s fine as long as fruits & vegetables are steamed, grilled, baked, poached, or fried, but she misses being able to bite into an apple.
Niki. says
July 19, 2016 at 5:29 amThank you so much for this comment! I could never understand why l can’t eat raw bananas or walnuts but have no problem when they’re cooked. Just googled OAS and it all makes perfect sense. So good to finally have a logical explanation.
Jenifer Strickland says
September 16, 2016 at 7:54 amI’m not alone! I’m also thankful for an explanation . That day as a college freshman when I bit into an apple and then a pair only to have my lips swell was so sad . We just bought peaches and it did the same . I had surgery recently and the doctor also had the allergy so that made me feel better .
Dina says
September 25, 2015 at 6:31 amI was just wondering if you could use pancake batter, for the frying?
Emily says
September 25, 2015 at 10:49 amI haven’t tried that so I’m not sure what the consistency would end up like.
suz says
September 26, 2015 at 5:57 amThanks for recipies. My husband and son have similar allergy traits as yours and cooking always seems to take eliminate it. Happens with other fruits too so thanks again x
ginger315 says
September 26, 2015 at 8:06 amThese sound yummy! I can relate to the raw apple thing, because that happens to me with uncooked cabbage, but I can eat it cooked!
Bethany says
October 9, 2015 at 12:22 pmCan you bake these by any chance? Or do you have to fry them?
Emily says
October 12, 2015 at 7:37 pmI haven’t tried baking them yet, but you may still need to spray them with some oil for them to crisp up.
Diana says
October 26, 2015 at 8:30 pmI have the same kind of allergy with runny egg yolks its weird cause I wasn’t when I was younger.
Awesome post tho
Emily says
October 28, 2015 at 11:12 amThat’s crazy, I haven’t heard of that allergy.
Niki. says
July 19, 2016 at 5:52 amThis is pure genius. Can’t wait to try. No such thing as wondra flour in New Zealand though. Do you think plain flour would work, or would it not cook long enough to lose the floury taste? Thanks.
Erica says
July 26, 2016 at 9:45 pmYou can try it with plain flour but it might be a little heavier. You will probably be fine!
Connie says
September 29, 2016 at 10:45 amJust try sifting it at least 3 times
Barb says
August 24, 2016 at 4:42 amI have the same weird allergy to raw fruits and veggies!
Kerry says
August 28, 2016 at 3:48 pmThis looks really yummy…. Also where did you get the apple peeler?
Echo says
August 29, 2016 at 11:52 amThank you, Kerry! They are yummy! The apple peeler was a gift, so I’m not certain where it was purchased. Here is a link to one on Amazon that is similar to mine, but is made out of heavy duty cast steel, which would be more durable than the one I have… and it’s on sale!
https://www.amazon.com/OFF-CAST-Spiralizer®-Durable-Stainless-Included/dp/B015GX0GZO/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1472492937&sr=1-4&keywords=apple+peeler
Carol says
September 11, 2016 at 1:55 amI’m going to use coconut flour or almond ..closer to Paleo …and leave off sugar but sprinkle with cinnamon and agave… Can’t wait.
abby says
September 13, 2016 at 6:13 pmHi abby peele
Becca C says
September 14, 2016 at 10:07 am1 cup whipping cream plus 1/2 cup sugar is way too much if you’re looking for “cool whip” taste. Maximum 1/3 cup of sugar to 1 cup whipping cream should do.
Your recipe would be more of a super sweet topping for apple pie, pumpkin pie and other such treats that aren’t too sweet already.
Sorry. Not trying to sound like a snotty reviewer. And I’m ready to try your recipe! Sounds amazing!!!
stac says
September 16, 2016 at 12:20 pmQuick ?.. what is the buttermilk that you are using?? 🙂
Emily says
September 20, 2016 at 9:27 amUsually just whatever brand happens to be at the grocery store. Any brand works great.
Karen Howard says
September 20, 2016 at 10:37 amYou Pretty Ladies are always coming up with something New & Different! I have never seen or heard of this one before-How Unique! I’m definetly going to make this & be the envy of everyone all through Autumn!
Eden Passante says
September 27, 2016 at 10:42 amI think that it would work well with plain flour at well, but overall this recipe seems so delicious! What an easy and simple treat for entertainment or children!
Amanda says
September 28, 2016 at 12:10 pmHow do you store these? Do the apples need to be put in the fridge?
We made them for my son’s school class as part of an apple project, and they are so delicious! Thank you for the recipe!
Emily says
September 28, 2016 at 5:46 pmWe have never had any leftover to store, haha. I would probably refrigerate them.
Valerie Chandler says
September 28, 2016 at 6:21 pmMy question is close to above, we have our 1st quarter teacher appreciation luncheon on Friday and was wondering if I made the night before if they would still be tasty the next day?
Emily says
September 29, 2016 at 11:06 amThey would not be as good. They really taste best freshly made and hot, like regular french fries.
laurei says
October 5, 2016 at 9:34 amThe allergy is actually a reaction to whatever is sprayed on the fruit. Wash with baking soda and water.
Sara says
October 9, 2016 at 2:42 pmIt’s not the spray for me. It’s the same after I’ve thoroughly wash and remove the peel.
Margaret says
October 19, 2016 at 1:02 amThe comments about fresh apple allergy made me wonder about the sprays that are used on apples. My daughter lived in the midst of a huge apple orchard in WA. They moved because the apples were sprayed several times before harvest. One of the workers told her to keep her children inside and wash down the outside play equipment after he sprayed the trees due to spray drift. Some of the sprays were so strong that she found dead birds afterward. She now uses soap and water and really cleans the apples before eating.
Eden Passante says
October 24, 2016 at 12:58 pmSo good and so bad at the same time! Oh boy do I love anything caramel related around this holiday season! Definitely going to try these apple fries soon!!
Sharon King says
November 13, 2016 at 12:08 pmWill the apples turn brown after frying?
Echo says
November 14, 2016 at 7:57 amNo, the apples don’t turn brown because they are cooked after you fry them. Thanks for asking!
Tina says
November 26, 2016 at 3:19 pmshould the apple itself remaining crispy or will/should it soften?
Echo says
November 28, 2016 at 7:25 pmThanks for asking, Tina. The apples are crispy on the outside and softer on the inside. If you want them to be crispier, cook them a little longer in the oil.
marcela says
December 26, 2016 at 3:04 pmhola soy de Argentina quisiera saber a que le llaman suero?
y si la harina es comun o leudante?
gracias
Echo says
December 27, 2016 at 7:42 amHola Marcela, la harina es una harina común, pero cualquier harina debe funcionar en esta receta. La salsa de caramelo es una cobertura de helado caramelo que viene en un frasco. Aquí hay fotografías de ambos. ¡Gracias!
Jessica says
May 27, 2017 at 7:46 pmOh my goodness these look delious! I’ll definetly be trying a batch, even though we’re off-season. I’m sure my daughter will devour them!
Kayla says
May 31, 2017 at 8:21 pmI’m making this for my final project in my Film class how many servings should I make for a class of 25?
Echo says
June 2, 2017 at 4:13 pmThe answer depends on how many slices of apple you want to serve per person in the class. I cut 8 slices per medium-sized apple when making this recipe. If you use 5 apples, that will be 40 slices of apple. I think 4 apple slices (or one-half of an apple) is a good serving size per person. If that works for you, then One batch of this recipe (using 5 apples) will serve 10 people. If you triple the recipe, you will have 120 apple slices and can serve 4-5 slices per person. Hope this helps! Good luck with your project!
Dana Smith says
August 12, 2017 at 8:11 amOh I share your pain with the raw apple allergy. I must try these!
Maria McDowell says
September 20, 2017 at 1:57 pmThese look delicious! My daughter has they same thing. She can’t have them raw but she can have them cooked. There are other fruits and vegetables that are the same as well. We took her to the allergist and she said she is allergic to the pollen that is in it. So, she is on allergy shots and they think she will be able to eat them again. She is 14 now but He has had it since she was about 4 or 5. She had eaten them for a little while and drank apple juice and then she said Mom, it hurts my throat. That is where it all started.
Bev Ross says
September 30, 2017 at 5:59 pmThese sound delicious and I want to make them for my Bible Study. But the link to make caramel is not working.
Favorite Family Recipes says
October 1, 2017 at 12:00 amI’m so sorry, I just fixed that on the recipe. It links to our Caramel Butterscotch Sauce here: https://www.favfamilyrecipes.com/3-dessert-dipping-sauces/
rita says
October 10, 2017 at 10:33 amcan they be fired in air fryer
Favorite Family Recipes says
October 10, 2017 at 2:30 pmGreat question, we haven’t used an air fryer for this recipe but if we do, we will add it to the recipe. If you try it out, let us know how it goes!
Karen says
January 31, 2018 at 1:32 pmI saw that wet batter food cannot be used in air fryer because the air flow will push the batter away from the food. Article did suggest frying in oil on stove top until batter is set then finish in air fryer. I too was hoping these could be done in air fryer.
Robin says
October 12, 2017 at 4:58 amMmmmm, sounds yummy! My husband and I used to get these same type of Apple’s at The Boston Fish House on the south side of Chicago. The also made fried strawberries coated in sugar. Delish!!
Favorite Family Recipes says
October 13, 2017 at 1:47 pmWoah– fried strawberries??? YUM!!!! That sounds amazing!