If you’re looking for a twist on a delicious classic, this sweet Apple Butter Hummus should do the trick. Easy, delicious and healthy all wrapped into one amazing dip.

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8-10 servings 00:25 08:00 08:25 Middle Eastern, European, American Appetizer, Side dish Easy
Instructions

To make apple butter:

  1. Peel, core and slice apples into pieces. Place in a slow cooker along with 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon. Toss well.
  2. Cook on low for six hours until the apples are soft.
  3. Transfer to a food processor or blender and puree.
  4. Pour back into the slow cooker and cook for 2 more hours until the mixture has thickened to your liking.
  5. Makes about 2 cups of apple butter.

To make the hummus:

  1. Add the apple butter, chickpeas, lemon juice, olive oil, 2 tbsp brown sugar and 1/8 tsp cinnamon to a food processor or blender.
  2. Blend until smooth. Garnish with a sprinkle of brown sugar and cinnamon.
  3. Serve with apple slices, pretzels, or crackers.
Nutritional Information
  • Calories: 294
  • Fat Content: 5.2g
  • Cholesterol Content: 0mg
  • Sodium Content: 16mg
  • Carbohydrate Content: 54.9g
  • Fiber Content: 11.6g
  • Sugar Content: 23.9g
  • Protein Content: 10.7g
Apple butter hummus served with pretzels on a blue and white plate.
Ingredients 3 pounds of baking apples (like Granny Smith, Pink Lady® or Cosmic Crisp®) 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp brown sugar (separated) 1 tsp + 1/8 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp nutmeg 1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed Juice from one small lemon 1 Tbsp olive oil