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15 Fall Apple Recipes That Are Apple-solutely Delicious
With the changing weather and shorter days, fall brings with it some of our favorite things: football, cozy meals and, of course, beautiful produce!
And if you’ve ever headed out with friends to spend the day apple picking, you know that the crunchy fruit thrives in the crisper temps. From pies and cider to doughnuts and tarts, there’s no shortage of recipes paying homage to the season’s chosen fruit.
So, we’re doing our own little apply-dance and have rounded up 15 of our favorite apple recipes, each with its own spark of seasonal joy. Take a look below.
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Apple and Pear Galette with Walnut Oat Streusel
Toasty walnuts, hearty oats and sweet, caramelized apples and pears—this recipe is all the flavors of fall, wrapped in a delicious, flaky package.
And sure, galettes are often thought of as after-dinner treats, but dare we say that this one might just be perfect for a mid-morning pick-me-up?
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Apple Cider Old Fashioned Donuts
Is it really fall if you don’t gorge yourself on apple cider donuts?
We love this homemade version because it’s packed with layers of warm spice and chunks of tart apples—all you need is a donut pan and a heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer (a Dutch oven would be great for this recipe!) and you’re on your way to endless bites of fall flavored bliss.
French Toast with Sautéed Apples
We love French toast—slices of soft brioche bread dipped in a spiced egg mixture and pan fried to perfection. It truly doesn’t get more decadent.
But, when you top those delicious, pillowy pieces with thin slices of sautéed and caramelized apples? We’ll take two orders, please.
Apple Cider Marinated Pork with Sage Sweet Potatoes
There’s something about apples and pork that just exemplifies fall.
This pork chop recipe is a great option for a weeknight dinner where you’re looking for something quick and easy that’s also delicious. The apple cider keeps the pork tender while the sweet potato and sage add a welcome warmth to this seasonal dish.
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Caramel Apples
“Caramel Apples.” Need we say more?
This quintessential fall treat is easy to assemble at home and you can opt for a variety of garnishes based on your mood or cravings, like nuts or chocolate chips.
Chef’s Note: Make sure your apples are washed and dried well before coating. Most apples are shipped to stores with a thin layer of edible wax to make them look shiny. While this coating is harmless, it will make it harder for the caramel to stick to your apples.
Brown Butter Apple Tart
If you’ve never tasted apples cooked in brown butter, this is your sign.
When browned or toasted, butter takes on a slightly nutty flavor, which imbues the apples with a depth of flavor. Paired with whole vanilla beans and a flaky, buttery crust, this is one fall dessert you’ll struggle to put down.
Iced Honey Apple Scones with Spelt
The surprise ingredient in these autumnally flavored scones? The spelt flour!
If you’ve never had spelt before, it’s a type of grain similar to wheat or barley, loved for its high amount of fiber and protein. When used in this recipe, it lends a slightly nutty, sweet flavor that pairs seamlessly with the additions of honey, apple and tangerine.
And because of its heartier flavor and texture profile, it’ll carry the sweetness of the icing, which means you can add as much as your heart desires.
Skillet Caramel Apple Crisp
It’s fall in a skillet and we’re happy to eat up every last bite—with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, of course!
While a cast iron skillet might seem intimidating when paired with the sticky sweetness of the caramel, it actually gives this apple crisp recipe a beautifully browned bottom and an ooey gooey center that’s dripping in fall flavors.
Apple and Cheddar Grilled Cheese with Truffle Salami
Sure, apple might not sound like your first choice for a grilled cheese sandwich, but trust us, this one is a keeper for those cold-weather months.
Savory, salty cheddar cheese melted between two slices of toasted sourdough, accompanied by hearty salami and crisp, juicy apples—yeah, we’re making this our new comfort meal.
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Butternut Squash and Apple Soup with Croutons
You know what’ll go deliciously well with that grilled cheese? A cup of savory butternut squash and apple soup!
The apples lend a delicate sweetness that helps to mellow the butternut squash, while the toppings of homemade croutons and melty Gruyère cheese are simply unbeatable.
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Browned Butter Pumpkin Apple Bread
You know it’s fall when loaves of pumpkin bread are pulled out of ovens across the country. It’s a staple of fall baking!
What makes this recipe truly special is the inclusion of apples—which impart a welcome brightness—and browned butter, which adds a toasty, nutty layer that’ll make you rethink the classic.
Apple Bread Pudding with Salted Caramel Sauce
Sure, the word “pudding” implies that this decadent dish can only be enjoyed for dessert. But we’re here to put that rumor to bed.
Chunks of bread, eggs, layers of maple syrup, vanilla and dashes of apple brandy all swirling in a homemade salted caramel sauce—just serve alongside your favorite brand of chicken apple sausage or bacon, and you’ve got a hearty fall brunch that will win over crowds.
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Apple Brandy Flip
If you didn’t know, a “flip” is an Old English word to describe a frothed drink originally made with a mixture of beer, rum and sugar and then heated with a hot iron, that caused the drink to froth or “flip.”
And while this version is just a shadow of the recipe from which it originated, it’s still wholly delicious.
In lieu of beer and rum, this recipe utilizes a fortified wine, sherry and apple brandy, all shaken together with an egg white to make it frothy.
It’s boozy, silky and oh-so delicious.
Apple Cider Madeleines
If you didn’t already love madeleines for their simple, spongy, cake-like decadence, you will after you get a taste of these lightly spiced fall cookies.
Jam-packed with warm spices—cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger—and layered with an apple cider reduction, every bite is autumnally amazing.
Apple Cider Brined Chicken
Chicken, root veggies and the delicate sweetness of apple cider—does it get any more fall than that?
While this one takes a bit of prep (you have to brine the chicken for up to 12 hours to really bring out the flavors), it actually makes for a relatively easy weeknight meal! Just add a small pat of butter under the skin of each of the pieces of chicken and roast until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Serve as is or with a side of soul-satisfying mashed potatoes.
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Hungry for more? Keep the fall vibes flowing with our Autumn Botanical collection! Featuring seasonal, floral prints in rich, earthy tones, each piece is brimming with crisp autumn aesthetics we can’t get enough of.
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