Whether chopped, sliced, shredded or dunked, these apple appetizers make the most of the season's favorite fruit.
20 Apple Appetizers for Fall
Updated on May 23, 2023
Apple-Gouda Pigs in a Blanket
I used to make beef and cheddar pigs in a blanket, but now I like apple and Gouda for an even better flavor celebration. —Megan Weiss, Menomonie, Wisconsin
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2/20
Tomato Apple Chutney
Total Time
5 hours 15 min
Servings
30 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
During the fall and winter, I love to make different kinds of chutney to give as hostess gifts. Cook this chutney in a slow cooker, and you don't have to fuss with it until you are ready to serve it. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 48 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
3/20
Caramel Havarti
Total Time
15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Havarti cheese is a wonderful dessert cheese and is made even better by pecans, caramel topping and apples. This recipe is elegant yet simple. —Tia Thomas, Mountain City, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 173 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 205mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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4/20
Arts and Crackers
Total Time
25 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A bit of fun with some cookie cutters and a tasty fruit topping transform simple cheese and crackers into a treat kids will love. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cracker with cheese and topping: 42 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 54mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1/2 starch.
5/20
Beer & Cheddar Fondue
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
This great-tasting beer cheese fondue is my mom's favorite, so I make it for her birthday every year. I like to serve this cheddar cheese fondue recipe with apple slices, rye bread cubes, and chunks of carrots, mushrooms, celery, zucchini, squash and broccoli. —Amanda Wentz, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 221 calories, 16g fat (12g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 341mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 12g protein.
6/20
Apple Pear Salsa with Cinnamon Chips
Total Time
35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a unique treat that’s always a hit at fall get-togethers, try this easy appetizer. The salsa is packed with crunchy apples, grapes and pears, which are so fun to scoop up with crisp cinnamon chips. —Courtney Fons, Brighton, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 154 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 123mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1/2 fat.
7/20
Caramel Apple and Brie Skewers
Total Time
10 min
Servings
6 skewers
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm a caterer, and this is one of my best-selling appetizers. The shortcut of using prepared caramel makes these little apple skewers a snap to assemble. —Camille Ellis, Tampa, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 skewer: 272 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 303mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
8/20
Festive Apple Dip
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with this layered peanut butter treat when my dad gave me a big bag of apples. The dip has been one of my favorites ever since. In addition to serving it with apples, try it with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, banana chunks or animal crackers. —Theresa Tometich, Coralville, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup dip with 3/4 apple: 403 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 218mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.
9/20
Apple Cartwheels
Total Time
20 min
Servings
about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Stuff apples with a yummy filling, and then slice the fruit into rings to make eye-appealing after-school snacks. The filling is an irresistible combination of creamy peanut butter, sweet honey, miniature chocolate chips and raisins. —Miriam Miller, Thorp, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 50 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 13mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
10/20
Cheese Lover’s Fondue
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
French bread cubes and apples are the perfect dippers for this classic fondue made with white wine and Swiss and Gruyere cheeses. It’s a crowd-pleaser. —Linda Vogel, Elgin, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 196 calories, 12g fat (8g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 127mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 12g protein.
11/20
Parisian Chicken Bites
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
When a friend of mine returned from a trip to Paris, she raved about the food she had and described one of her favorite meals. It inspired me to create a similar hors d’oeuvre. —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 40 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 23mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
12/20
Brownie Batter Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
I’m all about the sweeter side of dips, and this brownie-batter variety fits in with my life’s philosophy: Chocolate makes anything better. Grab some fruit, cookies or salty snacks and start dunking. —Mel Gunnell, Boise, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 118 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 56mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
13/20
Apple-Nut Blue Cheese Tartlets
Total Time
35 min
Servings
15 appetizers
From the Recipe Creator:
These tasty appetizers look and taste gourmet, but they're easy to make and have loads of blue cheese flavor. The phyllo shells and filling can be made in advance—just fill the cups and warm them in the oven before serving. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 tartlet: 76 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
14/20
Harvest Pumpkin Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
12 servings (1/4 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
After trying to make my own pies (and failing miserably with the crust), I decided to try something new with the same great pumpkin pie taste. I came up with this awesome creamy dip. —Christy Johnson, Columbus, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 67 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 31mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
15/20
Apple Sausage Appetizers
Total Time
50 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love making apple appetizers. This no-fuss recipe makes plenty, so it's great for a football party or holiday gathering, just serve with toothpicks. —Dolores M. Barnas, Blasdell, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 117 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 404mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1 fruit.
16/20
Butterscotch Fruit Dip
Total Time
50 min
Servings
about 3 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
If you like the sweetness of butterscotch chips, you'll enjoy this warm rum-flavored fruit dip. I serve it with apple and pear wedges. It holds up for up to two hours in the slow cooker. —Jeaune Hadl Van Meter, Lexington, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 197 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 32mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
17/20
Baked Brie with Apples
Total Time
25 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
As family arrives for a get-together, I make sure this fruity and savory Brie is in the oven so the aromas of cinnamon and apples fill the house. —Alicia Gower, Auburn, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 131 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
18/20
Chunky Blue Cheese Dip
Total Time
15 min
Servings
12 servings (2 tablespoons dip each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Every time I make this quick blue cheese dip, someone asks for the recipe. It only requires a few items, so its a snap to put together. I often prepare the thick spread with Gorgonzola cheese and serve it with toasted pecans. —Sandy Schneider Naperville, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons dip: 112 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 229mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
19/20
Apple Salsa with Cinnamon Chips
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 cups salsa
From the Recipe Creator:
Both my husband and I were raised on farms, and we prefer home cooking to eating out. That works out fine since I love trying new recipes! I've served this apple salsa as an appetizer and a snack. Plus, it's sweet enough to be a dessert. It's easy to transport besides. —Carolyn Brinkmeyer, Golden, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
4 chips with 1/4 cup salsa: 121 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 126mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
20/20
Sprinkle Fruit Dip
Total Time
25 min
Servings
3 cups dip (14 cups fruit)
From the Recipe Creator:
Making this creamy mixture especially festive are its bright candy sprinkles. An assortment of fresh fruit "dippers" adds even more goodness. —Leslie Miller, Butler, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons dip with 1/2 cup fruit: 95 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein.
