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It’s finally apple-picking season!
Apple picking is hands-down one of the best family activities, and the time to get out there is now—between mid-August and late October when apples are at their absolute peak. But after you’ve picked all those beautiful apples, what next? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with 26 mouthwatering recipes that will give you tons of inspiration. Whether you’re in the mood for sweet or savory, we’ve got dinners, breakfasts, salads, sides, holiday dishes, and desserts galore!
Sure, you can buy apples year-round, but nothing beats the fresh-off-the-tree flavor of apples picked during their prime season. This is your moment to make the most of them! From savory dinner options like pork chops with caramelized apples to fresh salads (I love a good apple spinach salad with honey-mustard dressing), apples are a game-changer. They’re even amazing in side dishes like apple-stuffed acorn squash or mixed into your Thanksgiving stuffing.
And let’s not forget about desserts! Of course, there’s classic apple pie, but how about switching things up with a cozy apple cake? Or start your day with some apple-packed breakfasts like pancakes with shredded apples or a hearty pumpkin apple banana bread. Treat your family and guests to an apple brie holiday appetizer. Ready to dive into cooking and baking with fall’s favorite fruit? You’ve got plenty of delicious ideas here to get started! And, if you tried any of these recipes, I’d love to know which one is your favorite! Let me know in the comments below!
The 26 Best Apple Recipes for Fall
RECIPE 1: Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Spinach, Apples, Dried Cranberries, Pecans, Pumpkin Seeds, and Feta
RECIPE 2: Apple Pumpkin Pecan Bundt Cake
RECIPE 4: Broccoli Cashew Salad with Apples, Pears, and Cranberries
RECIPE 6: Cranberry Apple Pecan Bundt Cake
RECIPE 8: Easy Apple Squares (Cake Bars)
RECIPE 9: Chicken with Apples and Maple-Lime Sauce
RECIPE 10: Apple Cranberry Spinach Salad with Cashews and Balsamic Vinaigrette
RECIPE 11: Baked Brie with Caramelized Apples
RECIPE 12: Apple Spinach Salad with Pecans, Dried Cranberries, and Goat Cheese
RECIPE 13: Apple Blueberry Greek Yogurt Cake
RECIPE 14: Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples
RECIPE 15: Apple Spinach Salad with Honey-Mustard Lemon Dressing
RECIPE 16: Simple Autumn Apple Cake with Cinnamon, Nutmeg, and Vanilla
RECIPE 17: Acorn Squash Stuffed with Caramelized Apples
RECIPE 18: Creamy Vanilla Grape and Apple Salad with Cranberries and Pecans
RECIPE 19: Apple, Blueberry, Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Streusel and Vanilla Glaze
RECIPE 20: Fall Harvest Spinach Salad with Maple-Lime Cooked Apples, Pecans, and Goat Cheese
RECIPE 21: Apple Cinnamon Crepes (an apple pie – in a crepe)
RECIPE 22: Italian Sausage Stuffing with Apples, Cranberries, Pecans, and fresh herbs
RECIPE 23: Arugula Salad with Pears, Apples, Cashews, and homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette
RECIPE 24: Pumpkin Apple Banana Bread
RECIPE 25: Beet and Apple Salad with Mixed Greens, Pecans, Blue Cheese
RECIPE 26: Apple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Pancakes with Shredded Apples
