It's Fall, and All We Want Are These Delicious Apple Recipes (2024)

It's Fall, and All We Want Are These Delicious Apple Recipes (1)

There's so much to look forward to in fall: cozy sweaters, fall crafts, slow cooker dinners, and, of course, all things apple. These amazing apple recipes celebrate the season’s most popular fruit with sweet and savory dishes that’ll make you want to step out onto your deck (decorated with fall porch decor, obv), take in the crisp air, and embrace all things fall. We know you can’t wait to go apple picking this season, so we collected tons of creative apple recipes to show you all the different ways to eat apples. Get ready to transform your seasonal loot into something absolutely delicious.

While we love an all-American apple pie, these recipes aren’t all so sweet. We gathered tons of savory apple recipes that make the ideal fall dinner (juicy pork chops with melty braised apples, anyone?), healthy apple recipes (salmon burgers! stir-fry!), and even easy apple recipes for kids that get the whole family involved. We promise, you’ll have a blast making the cute snail snacks in #54 using celery and apple slices.

But don’t worry, we would never forget about dessert. You’ll find plenty of quick and easy apple dessert recipes, like warm and comforting baked apple recipes, creamy and dreamy apple butter, apple cider-spiked everything, impressive apple cakes, and pies, cobblers, crisps, and crumbles in all forms. With so many different tasty ways to eat apples, it’s never been easier to get in your one (or two, or three … ) a day.

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Apple Pie With Cheddar Cheese Crust

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Sharp grated Cheddar cheese folded into the flaky crust gives a subtle salty surprise to this sweet dessert.

Get the recipe for Apple Pie with Cheddar Cheese Crust »

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2

Pork Chops With Balsamic-Braised Cabbage and Apples

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Fresh red cabbage, gala apple slices, and balsamic vinegar bring the flavor for this juicy bone-in pork chop dish.

Get the recipe for Pork Chops with Balsamic-Braised Cabbage and Apples »

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3

Skillet Apple Minis

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These cute pies may be little, but they pack a mighty flavor punch with fresh chopped apples doused in all the spices.

Get the recipe for Skillet Apple Minis »

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4

Salmon Burgers With Cabbage-Apple Slaw

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The freshness and sweetness of green apple and cabbage slaw complements the curry-spiced salmon fillet nestled inside this soft brioche bun.

Get the recipe for Salmon Burgers with Cabbage-Apple Slaw »

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5

Brie and Apple Tart

Wow your fam with this simple and sweet six-ingredient dessert. Yes, it's finally time to thaw out that puff pastry you've safely kept (or forgotten about) in your freezer.

Get the recipe for Brie and Apple Tart »

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6

Sparkly Apple Slab Pie

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Ditch the pie pan! Roll out your dough into a rectangle on a baking sheet to achieve the ultimate crust-to-filling ratio.

Get the recipe for Sparkly Apple Slab Pie »

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7

Bacon and Apple Farro Salad

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Bacon? Apples? Farro? Did we mention bacon? We love *everything* about this light and flavorful combo.

Get the recipe for Bacon and Apple Farro Salad »

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8

Peanutty Edamame and Noodle Salad

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A seriously flavorful stir-fry for any occasion, this peanut, carrot, tomato, and apple-packed arrangement is sure to make your taste buds sing.

Get the recipe for Peanutty Edamame and Noodle Salad »

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9

Apple Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread

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Sticky and sweet, this breakfast treat is practically dessert. Kids and adults alike will especially love the drizzle of warm caramel sauce on top.

Get the recipe for Apple Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread »

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10

Parsnip-Potato Latkes With Quick Sautéed Apples

Parsnips? In Latkes? We're all about it. Plus, a butter-soaked drizzle of apples on top should make the deal even sweeter.

Get the recipe for Parsnip-Potato Latkes with Quick Sautéed Apples »

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11

Fresh Fruit Crumble

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The all-purpose crumble topping with a bit of lemon peel and apple pie spice goes with everything — including your haul from the apple orchard.

Get the recipe for Fresh Fruit Crumble »

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Microwave "Baked" Apples

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Make this yummy treat when you need dessert ASAP. The whole thing comes together in about 15 minutes!

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13

BBQ Chicken & Cheddar Burgers

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Feel like your burger has been missing something? Psst: It's a sweet and crunchy green apple topper.

Get the recipe for BBQ Chicken and Cheddar Burgers »

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14

Caramel Apple Skillet Pie

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This may look like a fancy French tart, but it's actually made with store-bought pastry and is super easy to make.

Get the recipe for Caramel Apple Skillet Pie »

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Apple-Brie Pizza With Caramelized Onions

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Caramelized onions and sliced apples make the ultimate sweet-and-savory pizza topping (sorry, ham and pineapple).

Get the recipe for Apple-Brie Pizza with Caramelized Onions »

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Apple Fritters

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Grated apple folded into the cinnamon-flecked batter makes these golden-brown nuggets the absolute best treat for a crisp fall day.

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17

Grilled Pork and Apple Salad

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You'll want to make this main-dish salad every weeknight, using in-season apples to give the dish a touch of sweetness.

Get the recipe for Grilled Pork and Apple Salad »

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Very Berry Apple Pie

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This isn't just any apple pie. It's also filled with tart cranberries and other bright berries for a beautiful, balanced flavor.

Get the recipe for Very Berry Apple Pie »

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19

Fluffy Apple-Cheddar Biscuits

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Serve savory biscuits stuffed with melty cheddar for dinner instead of boring rolls. You'll never go back to the basics again.

Get the recipe for Fluffy Apple-Cheddar Biscuits »

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Apple Snacks With Almond Butter and Pomegranate

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Apple rings topped with creamy almond butter and fresh, juicy pops of pomegranate is a protein, fat, and fiber-rich snack that'll keep you full 'til lunch.

Get the recipe for Apple Snacks With Almond Butter and Pomegranate »

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It's Fall, and All We Want Are These Delicious Apple Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What can I make with fallen apples? ›

I collected as many as I could to make windfall jelly. These under-ripe fruit are perfect for apple jelly: don't worry about the odd bruise or slug bite — just cut them out. Wash the fruit but don't bother to peel, save the stalks and seeds too, they all add to the end result.

What are the best apples for baking? ›

For the best pies, crisps, and other baked treats, apples need to be firm enough to hold their own during the cooking process. We call these apples “baking apples” and to namedrop, they include Braeburn, Cortland, Honey Gold, Jonathan, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Haralson, and Newtown Pippin.

What to do with a glut of eating apples? ›

41 clever recipes that make the most of leftover apples
  1. Toffee apple pies with dulce de leche. ...
  2. Polish apple tea cake. ...
  3. Apple and lemon myrtle meringue cake. ...
  4. Apple, pecan and maple syrup crumble. ...
  5. Apple, caramel and cardamom hand pies. ...
  6. Palisa Anderson's upside-down apple hazelnut butter cake with ice cream.

Are fallen apples good to eat? ›

Because of the risk of the formation of patulin, it is recommended that dropped apples are not used for fresh eating, juicing, baking or canning.

Is it OK to eat fallen apples? ›

Apples on the ground may have a mould that produces the mycotoxin patulin. The toxin often occurs on apples that are partially rotted. Patulin can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. “These symptoms are generally mild and disappear when you stop eating the contaminated food,” Gran says.

Do apples freeze well? ›

Sweeter apples such as Fujis or Galas are more likely to hold their flavor than tart varieties, but any apple will do fine in the freezer for six to nine months. Perhaps more important to keep in mind, though, is that freezing an apple does alter the texture, leaving the flesh spongier than that of a fresh apple.

What do farmers do with fallen apples? ›

Apples that end up on the ground are not wasted. Many times farmers come to collect the apple drops to feed to livestock. If apples are not picked up, they are mowed at the end of the season and help to fertilize next year's crop.

What is the best way to freeze apples? ›

Line a baking sheet with a piece of baking parchment, then arrange the apple pieces or slices on the parchment so they're not touching each other. Put your freezer on to its highest setting. This will freeze the fruit faster, meaning the ice crystals are smaller and the fruit retains more of its nutritional benefits.

What apples make the best applesauce? ›

The following apples are great choices for your next batch of homemade applesauce.
  • Cortland.
  • Golden Delicious.
  • Gala.
  • McIntosh.
  • Granny Smith.
Nov 18, 2022

What apples should not be used for apple pie? ›

Red Delicious and Gala are two apples that won't withstand cooking temperatures and should not be used for apple pie. Many new apple varieties, including Honeycrisp, have a flesh that fractures when you bite it. This is so appealing for snacking on an apple, but not the best feature for a good apple pie apple.

What are the top 3 best apples? ›

10 Most Popular Apple Types—and Which Ones Are Best for Baking and Snacking
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  • 02 of 10. Golden Delicious. liaminou / GETTY IMAGES. ...
  • 03 of 10. Red Delicious. LiveFree / GETTY IMAGES. ...
  • 04 of 10. McIntosh. ...
  • 05 of 10. Honeycrisp. ...
  • 06 of 10. Gala. ...
  • 07 of 10. Pink Lady. ...
  • 08 of 10. Fuji.
Oct 6, 2023

What is the down side of eating apples? ›

Most of the fiber in apples is soluble fiber in the form of pectin, although apple skins also contain a good amount of insoluble fiber. The high fiber content of apples can lead to gastrointestinal issues, including loose stools and sometimes diarrhea, according to WebMD.

How do you make apples interesting to eat? ›

9 Things to Pair with an Apple
  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.
Sep 10, 2020

What can I do with 20 pounds of apples? ›

Since we're often asked what you can do with your 20-pound box of Michigan apples when you get home, here are some suggestions:
  1. Make Applesauce. ...
  2. Dry Some Apple Slices. ...
  3. Whip Up Some Apple Butter. ...
  4. Bake an Apple Pie. ...
  5. Make Homemade Apple Juice. ...
  6. Bake Apple Crisp. ...
  7. Dip Your Apples in Caramel. ...
  8. Add Apple Slices to a Charcuterie Board.
Oct 8, 2023

What do apple orchards do with fallen apples? ›

The dropped fruit are counted and included in much of the research data that is collected. Apples that end up on the ground are not wasted. Many times farmers come to collect the apple drops to feed to livestock.

What can you do with fallen fruit? ›

Otherwise, they can safely be added to your compost pile or given to farmers in your area (their pigs and chickens will be happy to make them disappear). If fallen fruits seem to be infested or diseased, they should simply be discarded as you don't want anything undesirable to spread within your compost pile.

Do rotting apples make soil acidic? ›

While composting plant materials do produce organic acids during their decomposition, ultimately they will rise to neutral.

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