It's Finally Apple Picking Season! These 89 Apple Recipes Will More Than Take Care Of Your Orchard Haul

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89 Sweet & Savory Apple RecipesPHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

We're of the mind that it's basically a crime not to eat an apple a day during the fall, don't you think? But when you're sitting on a ton of gorgeous fruit, it can sometimes be hard to start. Luckily, we've got 89 incredibly delicious sweet and savory uses for all those apples in your stash. Between apple cakes, apple pies, baked apple oatmeal for breakfast, and even apple-filled dinners, there's something here for everyone. An apple cobbler a day keeps the doctor away, right?

Whether you're grabbing a pile while apple picking from a U-Pick farm, a farmer's market, or just from your local grocery store, apples are THE fruit to turn into everything from desserts to condiments, and we've got recipes for them all here. To start, check our guide on how to use all the different apple types you can find (hint: they're not all created equal!).

Whenever we have tons of apples on hand, we immediately dream about making plenty of apple jam, apple butter, applesauce, and apple cider. With these recipes on hand, you'll use up your apple stash in no time (and they double as an amazing homemade gift to give to friends too!).

Apple pie is the most classic apple dessert, but it doesn't stop there. Looking for something even more spectacular? Try our apple pie cheesecake, our apple butter pie, our salted caramel apple crumb cake, or our apple cider whoopie pies. Need something even easier? Check out our French apple tart, our apple galette, our apple pie bars, or our air fryer apple pie baked apples. They've got all the flavor you love, without that finicky pie dough.

Apples also add tons of flavor to some of our favorite savory dishes, from Japanese curry to Mulligatawny soup. Pork chops and apples are BFFs too, but if you need further proof, just try our sheet-pan pork chops & apples, our crispy cheddar pork chops with Brussels sprouts & apples, or our pork chops with apples. Apples also add crunch and sweetness in unexpectedly delicious ways, like in our crunch salad, our fennel salad with apples & radishes, and our ssamjang (a Korean BBQ sauce that makes an incredible dip).

Need even more ideas for what to make with apples? Try our best apple desserts and delicious recipes with apple cider! Really feeling all the fall flavors? Check out our favorite pumpkin and pear recipes too.

Apple Cranberry Brussels Sprouts Salad

If you’re looking for a new way to serve Brussels sprouts, you have to try making this flavor-packed winter salad. It has all of our favorite seasonal flavors: apples, cider vinegar, cranberries, nuts and sharp cheese. It’s the perfect side dish for all your holiday get-togethers, especially the fancier dinners.

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Apple Butter

This recipe is the best-ever winter weekend project: Head over to your local farmers’ market and pick up a few pounds of apples and apple cider for the most flavorful apple butter. Stew apples with aromatic spices like cinnamon and cloves, and your kitchen will be cozy in no time.

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Apple & Cranberry Roasted Chicken

It’s so appealing to prepare a meal that comes together in one pan, especially one as flavorful and gorgeous as this one. This skillet combines chicken thighs with apples and cranberries—the perfect duo of sweet and tangy for this fall dinner.

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PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

Mini Apple Pies

These mini apple pies are a fun, personalized twist on the classic. No need for slicing and serving, because everyone gets their own perfectly portioned pie all to themselves!

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Roasted Fennel With Delicata Squash & Apples

You may have seen crisp, anise-y fennel bulbs dotting the famers' market stands, nuzzling up alongside sweet delicata squash and tart apples. The three find their way into this healthy side dish that's perfect for elegant dinner party menus, simple weeknight meals, or paired with richer, holiday spreads.

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Apple Cider Pork Chops

Delicious pork chops that aren't dry can very much be a thing! These easy pork chops get cooked with apples and onions that provide tons of flavor and then simmered in apple cider for a little sweetness that als0 keeps them from drying out.

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PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Crescent Apple Dumplings

Looking for a shortcut to apple pie? This is the recipe for you. We use two special store-bought ingredients in this recipe—lemon-lime soda (trust!) and refrigerated biscuit dough—to create this one-of-a-kind dessert that brings the fall vibes to any gathering.

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PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Homemade Apple Cider

Homemade apple cider is extremely easy to make and the perfect way to use up all of those extra apples you thought would turn into apple pie after going apple picking. It's warm, full of spice, and the best part: It will fill your home with all of your favorite fall scents.

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Emily Hlavac Green

Creamy Apple Bourbon Chicken Skillet

Chicken is a blank canvas for the simplest as well as the most complex dinner situations. In this version, the smokey warm bourbon, zingy mustard, sharp cheddar, and heavy cream allow the apples and chicken to really pop off.

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creamy apple bourbon with granny smith apples red onion mustard fresh thyme cheddar cheese and heavy cream
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Bloomin' Apples

We took inspo from the ever popular bloomin' onion for this fun, easy dessert. Heads up: because apples can turn brown really quickly, you'll want to brush them with butter and get them in the oven pretty quickly after slicing them. Want something even easier? Make these in your air fryer!

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Applesauce

We love a grocery store shortcut just as much as the next person, but some things are just wayyy better made from scratch, like this tart and sweet easy stovetop applesauce. Trust us—the store-bought version pales in comparison to the taste of fresh apples.

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Apple Cheddar Bundles

If the aroma of toasted puff pastry, roasted apples, and nutty cheddar cheese doesn’t wake up your spirit… we're not sure what will. These are the perfect fall appetizer.

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Cranberry Apple Quinoa Salad

We don’t believe in boring salads at Delish, and crunchy apples and tart cranberries bring a lot of life to this one. The slightly sweet and lemony dressing is easy to make, so do yourself a favor and make extra to pour over everything.

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Apple Galette

Galettes have all the delicious elements of apple pie: flaky, buttery crust, and tender baked fruit. What they don't have is fussy technique: no crimping, no lattice work, and absolutely no blind baking. Sometimes, it's okay to take the easy road.

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Park Feierbach

Apple Pie Stuffed Cupcakes

Nothing says Thanksgiving like a warm apple pie. Unfortunately, we don't always have time to make and chill pie dough. These cupcakes are the perfect solution!

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Apple Coffee Cake

Apples work wonders in this easy coffee cake. They add extra sweetness as well as making the cake extra moist and tender. We love it with Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples, but your favorite baking apple will do the trick.

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Joel Goldberg

Candy Apples

While you’ve likely had them at orchards, state fairs, and the like, candy apples are a treat you can easily make at home. You only need a handful of ingredients, 30 minutes, and a candy thermometer to make these festive fall treats for every fall party.

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Crispy Cheddar Pork Chops With Brussels Sprouts & Apples

It’s time for some next-level shake and bake with these crispy, cheddary pork chops served with an easy Brussels sprouts and apple side. Both the panko and the cheddar crisp up to form a tasty crust that keeps the pork super-juicy and tender.

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PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Apple Jam

Got a lot of apples and don't know what to do with them? If homemade apple pie seems like too much of an undertaking, this jam is just the thing to prolong that delicious fall fruit.

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Park Feierbach

Spinach Salad

A spinach salad may sound simple, but with our favorite mix-ins, this salad turns into an incredible combination of flavors and textures. This salad is not only perfect as-is, but is ripe for variations and additions (so have fun with it!).

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Foil Pack Cinnamon Apples

Need an apple pie shortcut, or a camping treat that will put basic s'mores to shame? Enter: Foil pack cinnamon apples. Just add sliced apples to a foil pack, and top with spices and cubes of butter. In around 30 minutes, you'll have tender spiced apples that will rival your favorite baked dessert.

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Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Cake

Featuring three layers of tender, lightly spiced apple cidercake sandwiched with apple pie filling, buttery crumble, and salted caramel, this apple crumble cake recipe will delight and impress anyone who’s lucky enough to snag a piece.

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PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

Japanese Curry

No judgment from us if you skip making your own roux for this Japanese curry, but there are a few ingredients you shouldn't swap out. Caramelizing onions and grating apple might seem extra, but trust us—they help offset the spice level of the recipe, and add an unexpected sweetness you’ll love.

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Joel goldberg

Apple Tart

In the classic version of this French recipe, an apple compote goes on top of the crust and under the spiral of apples. To make things easier here, we simply macerated the slices in brown sugar and lemon juice to guarantee they get nice and jammy in the oven, with less work!

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PARKER FEIERBACH

Apple Butter Pie

This pie, a cross between a pumpkin and a Dutch apple pie, is adorned with an irresistible crunchy crumble. Use store-bought or homemade apple butter–either works!

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PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: SIMON ANDREWS

Air Fryer Cinnamon Apple Chips

Making your own apple chips is extremely easy—even without a fancy dehydrator. All you need is your trusty air fryer and some crispy apples, like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Pink Lady.

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Parker Feierbach

Cider Glazed Chicken Thighs

Don't let chicken breasts have all the fun! Chicken thighs are super flavorful, easy to cook, and SO delicious with sweet potatoes and apples. Try it for dinner tonight, you won't regret it.

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PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Caramel Apple Tart

No one needs to know how ridiculously simple this four-ingredient dessert really is—all you need is puff pastry, cinnamon, caramel sauce, and apples to make this impressive and delicious stunner.

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Erik bernstein

Apple Cookies

These cookies are begging to be served with pumpkin spice lattes in front of a blazing fire with red and orange leaves waving outside in the crisp air. (Or double down on the apple vibes with a mug of steaming homemade apple cider.)

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Erik bernstein

Caramel Apple Cheesecake

Caramel apple fans—this cheesecake recipe is the fall dessert that will truly wow all season long. With a gingersnap cookie crust, a classic, creamy cheesecake filling, and an apple-cider caramel topping (with apples and toasted pecans!), this cheesecake has everything you could ever want in a seasonal treat.

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Mulligatawny Soup

With roots in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and England, there are endless iterations of Mulligatawny soup, a brightly colored blended lentil soup. This one is vegetarian, with the perfect balance of spicy, creamy, and sour, with just a hint of sweetness (thanks apples!).

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Erik bernstein

Crockpot Apple Butter

Apple butter is essentially a further reduced, caramelized applesauce that will spread as easily as softened butter over your sourdough. In fall, it's our favorite thing to slather over toast, dip graham crackers in, or eat by the spoonful when no one is looking.

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Parker Feierbach

Apple Pie Cheesecake

Each bite of this apple pie cheesecake melds the flavors of a spiced apple filling and a buttery pie crust with a creamy cinnamon-y cheesecake with a graham cracker crust. Now you can enjoy two iconic desserts—apple pie and cheesecake—all in one!

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Farro Salad

With nuts, cheese, fruit, and leafy greens, this salad really feels like a full meal—AKA a meal prepper's dream. Top it with some sliced grilled chicken or baked salmon, and you've got yourself a very hearty, very healthy meal.

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Parker feierbach

Apple Crisp Cookie Cups

With an oatmeal cookie base, a spiced apple filling, and a caramel drizzle topping, these mini treats will please everyone at your fall gathering. Serve them at Thanksgiving to switch up the classic pie situation, or make them for a fall bake sale to be the star of the show.

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Cranberry Apple Pie

In our book, apple pie is synonymous with fall, so we're taking every opportunity to make it that we can. To keep things feeling fresh, we like adding additional seasonal fruits, like we did in this cranberry-apple version.

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Crustless Apple Pies

You need to try this hasselback trick with apples ASAP. It tastes like a cross between a homemade apple pie and a warm apple crumble. The best part: You don't need to deal with rolling out and chilling pie dough.

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Parker feierbach

Apple Cider Whoopie Pies

To come up with this, we pictured all the delightfulness of an apple cider donut, but instead of having to deal with frying, you whisk up a whoopie pie batter and bake it in the oven. 😍

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Classic Apple Pie

Apple pie is the pinnacle of classic American desserts, and everyone needs a staple recipe up their sleeve. If you’ve been searching for one that delivers a flaky, buttery crust and a perfectly sweet-tart apple filling, we’re here to tell you—this is it.

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Apple Bread Pudding

On a brisk fall day, there’s nothing better than a heaping serving of apple bread pudding. Filled with juicy caramelized apples and finished with a crunchy turbinado sugar topping, this warm and comforting dessert is practically the definition of fall comfort food.

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Air Fryer Apple Pie Baked Apples

Individual apple pies complete with a lattice crust? Sign us up! If you're too intimidated to make a lattice crust, just top each apple with a round piece of dough (that has a few slits cut in it to let the steam escape).

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PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: HADLEY SUI

Sheet-Pan Pork Chops With Apples

Not all sheet-pan dinners are created equal, and this pork chop recipe is proof. Sheet-pan pork chops with apples falls into the camp of excellence, packing in tons of caramelized flavor with a short-ingredient list onto just one pan.

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Andrew bui

Fennel Salad With Apples & Radishes

When you're looking for a side dish that tastes extremely fresh even in the depth of winter, look no further than fennel salad. It’s crunchy, slightly sweet, and perfectly light and refreshing, especially if you serve it alongside heavier cold weather comfort foods.

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PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Apple Hand Pies

Hear us out: Hand pies just might be better than regular pies. 1) They have the perfect crust-to-filling ratio. 2) They're less work than a classic double-crust pie. And 3) No soggy bottoms!

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Erik bernstein

Ssamjang: Korean BBQ Sauce

Arrange a smorgasbord of all the crunchy veggies, chips, and crackers you can get your hands on, because we know a spicy-funky-salty-sweet-creamy-crunchy Korean dip that will keep you coming back for more.

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Erik bernstein

Crunch Salad

Whether it comes from a crispy lettuce such as iceberg or the snap of a cucumber, we find salads infinitely more enjoyable when they have some bite. We included green apple, roasted peanuts, and cabbage in this one, but go ahead and add any ingredient with crunch.

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Andrew bui

Apple Stuffing

Classic stuffing is a favorite on the Thanksgiving menu, but sometimes it can feel a bit heavy. Enter: Our apple stuffing. In this recipe, apples and cranberries add a freshness to balance out the hearty Thanksgiving side.

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Emily Hlavac Green

Sweet & Sour Braised Red Cabbage

One of our favorite ways to prepare cabbage is to braise it. The best part about braising? You can impart a TON of flavor into your cabbage. This sweet and sour cabbage would be particularly good served alongside creamy mashed potatoes and a pork chop.

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Joel goldberg

Apple Crisp Pound Cake

Though pound cakes are the perfect year-round dessert, we especially like them during fall. We dressed ours up to match the season with crisp apples and a buttery crumb topping that you'll want to put over everything.

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Parker feierbach

Apple Pie Bars

We love apple pie more than anything in the fall, but we don't always want to fuss with a whole one. With a no-fuss crust that you press (not roll), these dessert bars are much easier. More of a pumpkin fan? You've got to make our pumpkin pie bars next!

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Parker Feierbach

Best Apple Crisp

Even if you "hate to bake," apple crisp is so much easier to make than an apple pie. There's no fussy pie crust to make or roll out, and the topping gets simply sprinkled on top for a beautiful, buttery crisp top that makes it even more delectable.

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Parker Feierbach

McDonald's Apple Pie

Our copycat version of the McDonald's apple pie skips the deep fry and is baked instead, but don't worry—we used puff pastry so you still get all of those flaky layers and buttery crust. Serve it with some homemade caramel for an extra-special treat!

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Parker feierbach

Waldorf Salad

Created in 1896 for a charity ball held at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York City, this salad used to be composed of three ingredients: apples, celery, and mayo. Since then, it's evolved, and our version is topped with toasted walnuts and juicy grapes enveloped in a creamy, lemony dressing.

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PARKER FEIERBACH

French Apple Tart

This tart is so easy to make and uses a store-bought puff pastry, meaning it can be ready in under an hour. The glaze does use a little Grand Marnier, but feel free to skip it or replace it with rum or cognac.

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Joel Goldberg

Apple Crumble Pie

Can't decide between a classic apple pie and a crispy-topped apple crumble? We have good news—this hybrid of the two is just as good as it sounds!

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Joel goldberg

Caramel Apples

Caramel apples are one of fall's greatest pleasures, and they're also super fun to personalize. We love toasted chopped peanuts, but you could dip your apples in pretty much anything: crushed cinnamon cereal, chopped Reese's Pieces, multicolored sprinkles, chopped Oreos... the list goes on and on.

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Kat Wirsing

French Apple Cake

This traditional French apple dessert starts with a simple rum cake batter that’s then filled with chunks of apple, ensuring every bite will be extra flavorful and moist. It’s got an almost custard-like texture and a sugary, crunchy top you’ll love.

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Joel Goldberg

Pork & Sauerkraut

Pork and sauerkraut is traditionally eaten on New Year's Eve as a good luck tradition (may we suggest alongside some black-eyed peas?!), but don't let that not inspire you to eat it throughout the year too.

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PARKER FEIERBACH

Baked Apple Oatmeal

Baked apple oatmeal is ideal for family breakfasts or for big-batch breakfast prep. Each bite is studded with chunks of tart Granny Smith apples and toasted walnuts. There's just enough cinnamon and nutmeg to infuse the dish with a cozy autumn aroma without overpowering the other flavors.

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Erik bernstein

Apple Cinnamon Muffins

The streusel topping on these muffins make us feel like we're eating an apple crumble for breakfast, and we couldn't be happier about it.

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Joel Goldberg

Caramel Apple Pie

A classic apple pie is always at the top of our fall dessert baking list, but this year we are deciding to step it up. Caramel brings out the sweetness of apples and makes this pie taste even MORE like fall.

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Parker feierbach

Apple Spice Cake

When baking this apple cake, it’s best to use robust apples like Pink Ladies, Braeburns, or Honeycrisps. They should be sweet, tart, and sturdy to guarantee the perfect bite.

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German Apple Cake

The secret to this gorgeous apple cake? After you peel and quarter the apples, you cut them hasselback-style (yep, just like in these cheesy garlic butter potatoes). That way, you don't have to worry about stacking the slices, and they stay together perfectly while baking!

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Park Feierbach

Irish Apple Cake

This tender cake is jam-packed with apples, which is why we think it's perfectly appropriate to eat a slice for breakfast. 😉 The custard sauce isn't totally necessary, but it is traditional and delicious to boot.

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Emily hlavac green

Instant Pot Applesauce

No standing over the stove and stirring with this super easy applesauce! We like ours on the less-sweet side, but if you're finding yours a little too tart, you can always stir in more sugar after it's been cooked. Serve this alongside some freshly fried latkes for best results.

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Park Feierbach

Tarte Tatin

This classic tart construction relies on fruit being laid over caramel then topped with puff pastry. The caramel might be a little tricky, but we promise going low and slow and resisting the urge to stir is the way to make sure that you have the perfect caramelized bottom.

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Joel Goldberg

Classic Charoset

Not only does charoset have a lot of symbolic meaning as part of the Passover celebration (it represents the mortar used to stack the bricks to make the pyramids), it also tastes amazing and is one of our favorite things to put on matzo.

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Erik bernstein

Apple Cider Glazed Cornish Hen

We love a good sweet/savory meal. This easy apple cider glaze results in a chicken with crisp, almost caramelized skin, and tender, juicy meat. We add a little brown sugar to help caramelize the chicken skin, plus thyme and rosemary for some earthy complexity.

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Brandon Bales

Apple Strudel

Strudel is a layered pastry with all types of gooey fillings. The most popular is apple, and this one is made even more delicious with the addition with cinnamon, lemon zest, and raisins.

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Ethan Calabrese

Apple Chutney

Watch out BBQ sauce, there's a new tangy condiment in town: apple chutney. It's here to amp up your savory dishes, from pork chops to grilled cheese sandwiches to baked brie.

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erik bernstein

Apple Crumble

We love apple pie, but sometimes we're not so into making crust. Apple crumble is 1,000 times easier to make and, in our opinion, even better. We'll take a thick, buttery cinnamon pecan crumble over a flaky crust any day.

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Parker feierbach

Stuffed Pork Loin

This pork loin is jam-packed with the classic, tried-and-true flavor combination of apple, bacon, rosemary, and pecan, complemented perfectly by the Dijon glaze on top. Pair it with some mashed potatoes and hearty roasted vegetables for a simple but delicious dinner all year round.

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Apple BBQ Sauce

Love BBQ sauce but want something with a fall twist? Look no further. This recipe triples down on apple flavor with applesauce, apple cider vinegar, and apple cider that lend sweetness to this savory sauce. Use our homemade slow cooker applesauce to really take it over the top.

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Hearst Owned

Brown Butter Apple Blondies

If you’re not already on the brown butter train, these blondies will have you on board in two seconds flat. Filled with tender apples and drizzled with a creamy brown butter frosting, these brown butter blondies are the definition of an irresistible packable treat.

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PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

Kale Salad With Apples & Toasted Almonds

This is a salad that'll have you you saying a hearty "kale yeah!" Sweet apples, tart cherries, and creamy, briny feta are simply the perfect toppers for hearty kale.

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kale salad with apples and toasted almonds
Parker feierbach

Brown Betty

What is a brown betty exactly? Think of it like an apple crisp, but instead of flour and oat topping, bread crumbs are used! We've found that homemade bread crumbs are a MUST for this simple recipe—the varieties in shape and size give the dish a completely irresistible texture.

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Park Feierbach

Apple Pancakes

There's nothing like a fresh stack of pancakes on a weekend morning, and these may just be our new favorite. Topped with a sticky, cinnamon-scented apple compote, we don't even need maple syrup. Looking for something on the lighter side? Try our apple pancake dippers, they're *mostly* fruit!

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Park Feierbach

Apple Crisp Cheesecake

One of the best things about this cheesecake? (Besides that caramel drizzle of course!) Since it's covered in toppings, you can skip the water bath. It might still crack, but no one will care when they're biting into that crunchy oat topping.

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Emily Hlavac Green

Bacon Apple Cheddar Grilled Cheese

Consider this a grown-up version of your childhood grilled cheese. Sweet-tart apples, salty bacon, and spicy Dijon mustard add delicious complexity to the bite of buttery sharp cheddar.

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Hearst Owned

Apple Dump Cake

This classic cake gets its name from its simplicity: Simply "dump" everything in a baking dish and go. A typical apple dump cake would include apple pie filling, but we decided to make ours from fresh apples instead to make it extra special.

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apple dump cake
Emily Hlavac Green

Apple Pancake Dippers

Any chance you get to dunk your favorite things in pancake batter, you absolutely should. After you clear your plate of these, try our banana pancake dippers and sausage pancake dippers next!

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apple pancake dippers
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Apple Pie Filling

Sometimes you just don't have the time for homemade apple pie. To prepare yourself for such moments, we recommend having a batch (or three) of this on hand. Make our classic pie crust ahead too and you'll have a pie on the table in no time.

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Parker Feierbach

Apple Cobbler

An apple cobbler a day keeps the doctor away. Wait, is that not how it goes? Either way, you're going to want to top this immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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Parker feierbach

Cinnamon Apple Cake

Spiraling the apples on top will guarantee this is the most elegant-looking fall dessert in the room, but don't worry—this cake looks much more difficult to make than it actually is. Hot tip: drizzle a little caramel on the slices or serve with freshly whipped cream.

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Parker feierbach

Baked Cinnamon Apples

The way we see it, baked apples are kind of like a short cut way to eat apple pie. 😍 For the best baked apple experience, our favorite apple to use is the Honeycrisp: they're juicy but sturdy, tangy and sweet, and they get delightfully syrupy as they bake.

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Parker Feierbach

Crock-Pot Baked Apples

We love these apples for many reasons: They save you oven space, you can set it and forget it, and cooking them in your Crock-Pot keeps your kitchen freer for making all your other favorite fall recipes.

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crock pot baked apples
Chelsea Lupkin

Apple Salad

While we love this recipe for its tangy blue cheese, bittersweet cranberries, and fresh shallot vinaigrette, this salad is endlessly customizable. Whatever you do, just don't skip on the apple or leafy greens!

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Hearst Owned

Apple Crisp Baked Brie

If the warm, creamy, melty baked bries are your favorite appetizer, then you are going to love this one. A buttery apple crisp is piled on top and once the brie is melty, the combination is as sweet as can be. It's great served as an appetizer or dessert!

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Laura Rege

Caramel Apple Brie

We love baked brie all year round, so it only made sense to give it a fall makeover. If you dig this, you'll flip over our apple crisp baked brie too.

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caramel apple brie
Jonathan Boulton

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