Apple Dippers contain 3 ounces of sliced apples which equates to a USDA portion of  ¾ cup fruit equivalent in the National School Lunch Program and meets the fruit requirement needed for compliance in the After School Snack Program. Each 3-ounce portion of pre-sliced apples along with the 1 ounce of nut-free and gluten-free caramel cup meet wellness policies and provide a fruit serving while offering a delicious healthy snack. Apples offer many health benefits when added to your diet regularly.  Apples are high in fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and Vitamin K and contribute manganese, copper, and vitamins A, E, B1, B2, and B6. Leave the skin on as it provides half the fiber and many of the polyphenols. Eating apples on a regular basis has been linked to a reduced risk of diabetes, and studies have shown that they aid in weight loss. Apples have a prebiotic effect that helps promote good gut bacteria. Apples contain soluble fiber that helps lower blood cholesterol levels, and one of the polyphenols is the flavonoid epicatechin which may lower blood pressure. Scientists believe that the antioxidants in apples have an anti-inflammatory effect that may have potential cancer preventative benefits. Eating an apple a day may very well keep the doctor away!

We slice many different varieties of apples for our Richland Hills Farms pre-sliced apples. Including Empire Apples, Gala Apples, Pink Lady Apples, Jonagold Apples, Braeburn Apples, Honey Crisp Apples, just to name a few. You will always receive a fresh, never frozen, sweet, red apple in Richland Hills Farms Apple Dippers.

Traditional caramel apples can be messy, and worst of all, you can not guarantee the quality of the fruit under all that caramel. Richland Hills Farms Apple Dippers allow customers to see the quality of the apple slices in the bag before purchase. Pre-portioned slices bagged by weight guarantee a 3 ounce serving of fruit. Dipping slices into our scrumptious nut and gluten-free caramel sauce is not only fun but less messy than a traditional caramel-coated apple on a stick. Did we mention that Richland Hills Farms sliced apples are known to be fresh, juicy, and delicious? The caramel dipping sauce is a great addition to this apple snacking experience and provides fruit and dessert in one individually wrapped bag. Skip the mess and unnecessary labor with Apple Dippers, which are sure to be a favorite with your customers and kitchen staff.

Richland Hills Farms pre-sliced apples are great on their own and with a variety of different fruit dips and sauces. The standard is, of course, peanut butter and sliced apples, which help make a nutritious treat and provide the protein to keep your students full. Your imagination is the only limit to the toppings you can use on sliced apples. From sweet to savory and even spicy, it is all about what your customers will enjoy. Many operators use colored Jello to dust the apple slices to make them for sports teams and special cafeteria events like Valentine’s Day or Dr. Suess’s birthday.  A dusting of cinnamon is an all-time favorite that is easy to apply. Or try Greek yogurt and honey for a healthy, reduced-calorie dip. Richland Hills Farms’ favorite apple dip is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. It is equal parts of brown sugar and softened cream cheese with a splash of vanilla. Beat the mixture until smooth and creamy and let stand a few hours before serving. I would also suggest challenging your culinary expertise and start with base items like hummus, marshmallow cream, or Nutella to create a signature dip. So many dip combinations to add to your menu, and all will be complementary to our Richland Hills Farms sliced apples.

Some sliced apple operations use chemicals that can have a funny and unpleasant aftertaste. Richland Hills Farms sliced apples are treated with an organic preservative that keeps the integrity of the flavor intact. We start with quality whole apples grown for eating, not cooking, baking or canning. You can count on farm-fresh taste, crisp, sweet apples, cut and shipped as fast as possible in each bag. Apples that taste like apples – imagine that!