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44 Best Apple Recipes for Delicious Fall Dining
Make the most of that orchard haul with these sweet + savory recipes!
One must-do that makes our fall bucket list year after year: Going apple picking. It's a great way to spend some time outdoors enjoying the fall weather, plus you get to return home with your apple haul. And maybe some fresh cider and doughnuts.
Even if we don't pick the apples ourselves, we love stocking up on all kinds of apple varieties at the farmers' market too. Grannysmith, Fuji, Honeycrsip, Gala, Red Delicious... we love them all! And there are so many different things you can cook and bake with them that aren't just desserts (we do love apple desserts, too, though).
To make the most of all the apple varieties that come with the season, we've rounded up our best apple recipes. This list has everything from sweet to savory. From adding a little sweetness to an appetizer, to roasting alongside sausage and onions, to flavoring and embellishing an autumnal cocktail, add these recipes to your fall menus this year for a little extra seasonal flavor.
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Classic Apple Crisp
There’s nothing better than biting into a crisp, sweet-yet-tart apple picked right off the tree. Okay, maybe there is one thing better—Grandma’s homemade apple crisp using those apples, served warm with a heaping scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Honey-Apple Baked Brie with Fried Sage
This elegant apple appetizer is a sure-fire way to treat your holiday guests. There's nothing like a warm, gooey baked brie and crackers for making guests feel special—and no one needs to know just how easy it is to throw together.
Salted Caramel Apple Pie
Salted caramel? Say no more! Rich and decadent, this apple pie will quickly become a new family favorite.
Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake
Like a giant cider donut, this sweet cake is dangerously delicious. There's nothing like a fresh apple cider donut dipped into a hot cup of coffee, usually bought right after apple-picking, while paying for your newfound haul. We took all those flavors and turned them into the ultimate sideboard treat.
"A Walk in the Orchard" Cocktail
Falling somewhere on the spectrum between a margarita and a whiskey sour, A Walk in the Orchard combines reposado tequila with autumnal ingredients like fresh apple juice, pomegranate, and maple syrup to perfectly capture the flavors of fall without sacrificing the acidity and brightness of a good sour-style cocktail.
Apple Cider Fondue
This party appetizer is great for fall outdoor gatherings! Apple cider adds a touch of sweet autumn goodness to this classic cheesy dip. And it's a great way to use up those fresh apples from the orchard. It's perfect for a cool weather party on the back patio!
Brown Butter Apple Pie
Brown butter pairs with a mix of baking apples in this double-crust dish to evoke a nostalgic, caramel apple-like flavor.
Honey-Roasted Applesauce
This apple sauce recipe is simple, but offers two smart ways to add flavor. Honey helps both to sweeten the applesauce, but also draws out the natural sugars and flavors in the apples as they cook. And browned butter gives the applesauce a deep, caramel richness that can't be beat.
Apple Cider Punch
This punch spices up fresh apple cider with star anise and plenty of fresh apple, too. It's a great option for autumn parties and holiday gatherings.
Caramel Apple Turnovers
These apple turnovers make a great dessert—or a decadent day-starter. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra sweet treat!
Apple-Cardamom Cakes with Apple Cider Icing
Applesauce keeps these miniature apple-filled cakes moist and flavorful. Drizzled with apple glaze, they are picnic-perfect.
Get the recipe for Apple-Cardamom Cakes with Apple Cider Icing.
Crispy Brussels Sprouts Salad with Citrus-Maple Vinaigrette
This healthy apple and Brussels sprouts salad is packed with delicious and good-for-you ingredients! It's topped with a sweet and citrusy dressing for extra flavor.
Get the recipe for Crispy Brussels Sprouts Salad with Citrus-Maple Vinaigrette.
Nancy Fuller's Double-Crust Apple-Cheddar Pie
If you haven't had tried putting extra sharp Cheddar into your apple pie before, then you may want to get on this ASAP. It'll change your ideas on what apple pie can be.
Cranberry-Apple Hand Pies
This fruity apple and cranberry dessert is the easiest pie you can make this holiday season.
Woodchuck Warmer Apple Cider Cocktail
This hot apple cocktail gets its name from an old nickname for Vermonters—where they really take their apples seriously.
Seared Sausage with Cabbage and Pink Lady Apples
This quick and easy sausage dinner gets its flavor from fresh Pink Lady apples and a big splash of apple cider.
Get the recipe for Seared Sausage with Cabbage and Pink Lady Apples.
Pie-Spiced Apple Fritters
Use your trusty Dutch oven to fry these fritters. Think of these fritters as an easier—and maybe even sweeter—version of apple pie.
Grilled Apples with Prosciutto and Honey
We've got the perfect apple appetizer for your fall dinner parties and holiday gatherings! This easy snack makes the most of fresh fall flavors.
Get the recipe for Grilled Apples with Prosciutto and Honey.
Cast Iron Apple Blackberry Crumble with Sour Cream Whip
Use Golden Delicious or Gala apples in this delightfully fresh and fruity dessert.
Get the recipe for Cast Iron Apple Blackberry Crumble with Sour Cream Whip.
Composed Waldorf Salad
Here we've compose this fall salad with organized sections to keep purple grapes, romaine hearts, apples, celery, and walnuts in their own corners. It's a dream for any picky eaters who happen to be joining you for Thanksgiving dinner, and it's just downright delicious. Win-win!
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