14 Fall Apple Recipes You Need This Season
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Fall is apple season and while you may use some of them to make homemade apple pies and other traditional fall dishes, there are so many more amazing things that you can do with them. From salads and pancakes to cobblers and apple fries there are lots of delicious ways to use up an abundance of autumn apples. Here are fourteen fall apple recipes you need to try.
1. Apple Bread
Apple bread is easy to make, makes an impression on anyone who eats it, and is a great option for bringing to summer gatherings for dessert. Serve a slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top with a dash of cinnamon.
2. Chicken Quinoa Salad with Apples
This chicken quinoa salad with apples is hearty and delicious. It’s perfect for a fall lunch or dinner and it travels well too. Take leftovers for lunch the next day. Serve this with a green side salad to round out the meal.
3. Apple Ring Pancakes
Perfect for cold autumn mornings, these apple ring pancakes are basically layers of apple slices dipped in pancake batter and cooked like regular pancakes. Serve with some maple syrup for a sweet start to your day.
4. Apple French Toast Casserole
This apple French toast casserole is a classic and easy breakfast recipe that will truly make your morning. The best part is that you can make it the night before for a hassle-free morning. Just pop the entire casserole in the oven when you wake up or reheat a few pieces in a microwave.
5. Air Fryer Apple Chips
If you really have a lot of apples to use up fast, making air fryer apple chips is a smart idea. They keep much longer than fresh apples, taste delicious, and you can even enjoy them with a yummy peanut butter dip.
6. Pear And Apple Tart
This pear and apple tart is quintessentially Autumn. These two Fall fruits come together with delicious spices to make an epic dessert that is great on its own but also wonderful with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla.
7. Amish Apple Butter
Amish apple butter is a delicious spread that is amazing on your morning toast. You can also drizzle a bit over some vanilla ice cream or use it for filling in between cake layers. But no matter how you use it, it will inspire you with autumn spices that comfort your soul.
8. Apple Fries
Apple fries are seriously the new french fries. They are an absolutely delicious snack that you never have to feel guilty about eating because they are just apples. You can add a bit of cornstarch to make the outsides more crispy, but it’s not required. Dip these in some delicious caramel sauce for an epic snack.
9. Apple Salsa
Believe it or not, apple salsa tastes amazing served with corn chips. But it can also be added to a burger, burrito, or taco. It’s versatile stuff and tastes great no matter how you use it, and leftovers can be mixed in with some rice or quinoa to make a full meal the next day.
10. Apple Muesli
Enjoy a bowl of apple muesli for breakfast in the morning. It’s easy to make with minimal prep, and this breakfast is filling, delicious, and packed with good-for-you ingredients. You can even set it up in the fridge the night before so breakfast is ready to go when you wake up.
11. Apple Slaw
Apple slaw is perfect for burgers, hot dogs, and more. Serve as a side dish for any barbecued foods to impart a balance of sweet and savory flavors to whatever you are eating. But you don’t have to have a barbecue in order to serve this. It’s great with all kinds of autumn dishes.
12. Cinnamon Apple Muffins
Cinnamon apple muffins are a classic flavor that never goes out of style or season. Bake these on the weekend and enjoy them all week long. Serve them for a quick snack or enjoy them for dessert that evening with a little scoop of vanilla ice cream.
13. Chicken Apple Salad
Chicken apple salad is a perfect lunch or light dinner for an autumn evening. Perfectly-sized apple chunks sweeten up this salad while the dressing and chicken keep that savory balance. Serve this with some crunchy garlic bread or a bowl of soup to round out the meal.
14. Apple Pie Oatmeal
Apple pie oatmeal is a delicious and filling breakfast. It’s perfect for apple lovers and will keep you full until lunchtime. Believe it or not, you can even serve this over vanilla ice cream for dessert.
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