Fruit Vanilla Yogurt Dip

This is the kind of effortless dip that makes a plate of sliced fruit feel like a treat. Creamy low-fat vanilla yogurt gets a bright lift from orange juice concentrate and a squeeze of lime, with just a little brown sugar to round it out: four ingredients, one bowl, no cooking.

The clever ingredient is the orange juice concentrate. Because it’s concentrated, it adds intense citrus flavor and natural sweetness without watering down the yogurt, so the dip stays thick and scoopable. The lime sharpens it, and the brown sugar adds a subtle caramel note.

Sliced apples, pears, and peaches make natural dippers, sturdy enough to scoop and sweet against the tangy dip. Brush the cut apple and pear slices with a little extra citrus juice if you’re prepping ahead, since they brown quickly. It’s a healthy snack, an easy party appetizer, or a light dessert, and it comes together in the time it takes to slice the fruit. Make the dip a little ahead and chill it; a short rest lets the flavors meld and the dip firm up.

Kitchen Tips

• Use frozen orange juice concentrate (thawed), not regular juice. It packs in citrus flavor without thinning the dip.
• Brush cut apple and pear with citrus juice if prepping ahead, so they don’t brown.
• Chill the dip a bit before serving so the flavors meld and it firms up.
• Adjust the brown sugar to taste depending on how sweet your yogurt is.

Variations

• Use Greek yogurt for a thicker, higher-protein dip.
• Swap lime for lemon, or add a little honey or vanilla.
• Serve with strawberries, grapes, pineapple, or graham crackers for dipping.