12 Ways to Dress Up an Apple (That's Not Just a Spoonful of Peanut Butter)

No shade to plain ole' PB, but if you're eating an apple a day, you're probably ready for a few new paring ideas. Reach for one of these along with the fruit to mix up your healthy snack routine. Apples are one of nature's most snackable, portable, and good-for-you snacks. Their sweet-tartness and juicy-crisp texture go with just about anything. Explore the flavor map with these easy matchups.

9 Things to Pair with an Apple

These perfect pairings go beyond the classic apple plus peanut butter to deliver healthy new ways to enjoy this ever-favorite fruit.

1. Sharp Cheddar Cheese

2. Almond Butter + Orange Marmalade

3. Plain Yogurt + Honey + Cinnamon

4. Cream Cheese + Sweet Pickle Relish

5. Ricotta + Lemon Zest + Chopped Pistachios

6. Balsamic Vinegar + Brown Sugar + Ground Pepper

7. Berry Vinaigrette + Walnuts

8. Arugula + Bacon

9. Prosciutto + Mustard

DIY Apple Fruit Dips to Try

Want more than a simple pairing? Whip up one of these easy, less than 5-ingredient fruit dips to scoop up with apple slices. Meal prep them to pack for snacks throughout the week, or arrange them on a board with apple slices for a quick party snack.

Horseradish Cottage Cheese Dip

Stir ½ teaspoon prepared horseradish into ¼ cup cottage cheese; sprinkle with dried dill.

Waldorf Dip

Combine 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise with 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt; stir in a tablespoon each of finely chopped celery and walnuts.

Curried Pumpkin Dip

Blend 3 tablespoons unsweetened pumpkin puree with ½ teaspoon of each melted butter and garam masala or curry powder; warm in the microwave and sprinkle with a little dried coconut.