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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1
Apple Pie With Cheddar Cheese Crust
Sharp grated Cheddar cheese folded into the flaky crust gives a subtle salty surprise to this sweet dessert.
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2
Pork Chops With Balsamic-Braised Cabbage and Apples
Fresh red cabbage, gala apple slices, and balsamic vinegar bring the flavor for this juicy bone-in pork chop dish.
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3
Skillet Apple Minis
These cute pies may be little, but they pack a mighty flavor punch with fresh chopped apples doused in all the spices.
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4
Salmon Burgers With Cabbage-Apple Slaw
The freshness and sweetness of green apple and cabbage slaw complements the curry-spiced salmon fillet nestled inside this soft brioche bun.
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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.
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6
Sparkly Apple Slab Pie
Ditch the pie pan! Roll out your dough into a rectangle on a baking sheet to achieve the ultimate crust-to-filling ratio.
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7
Bacon and Apple Farro Salad
Bacon? Apples? Farro? Did we mention bacon? We love *everything* about this light and flavorful combo.
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8
Peanutty Edamame and Noodle Salad
A seriously flavorful stir-fry for any occasion, this peanut, carrot, tomato, and apple-packed arrangement is sure to make your taste buds sing.
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9
Apple Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread
Sticky and sweet, this breakfast treat is practically dessert. Kids and adults alike will especially love the drizzle of warm caramel sauce on top.
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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.
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11
Fresh Fruit Crumble
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.
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13
BBQ Chicken & Cheddar Burgers
Feel like your burger has been missing something? Psst: It's a sweet and crunchy green apple topper.
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14
Caramel Apple Skillet Pie
This may look like a fancy French tart, but it's actually made with store-bought pastry and is super easy to make.
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15
Apple-Brie Pizza With Caramelized Onions
Caramelized onions and sliced apples make the ultimate sweet-and-savory pizza topping (sorry, ham and pineapple).
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16
Apple Fritters
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
You'll want to make this main-dish salad every weeknight, using in-season apples to give the dish a touch of sweetness.
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18
Very Berry Apple Pie
This isn't just any apple pie. It's also filled with tart cranberries and other bright berries for a beautiful, balanced flavor.
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19
Fluffy Apple-Cheddar Biscuits
Serve savory biscuits stuffed with melty cheddar for dinner instead of boring rolls. You'll never go back to the basics again.
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20
Apple Snacks With Almond Butter and Pomegranate
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.
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