My Best 26 Apple Recipes (both Savory and Sweet)

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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 3:  Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with spicy Italian Sausage, Spinach, Apples, Cheddar, and Pepper Jack Cheese

RECIPE 4:  Broccoli Cashew Salad with Apples, Pears, and Cranberries

RECIPE 5:  Fall Harvest Salad with Spinach, Butternut Squash, Apple, Pear, Pecans, Pumpkin Seeds, Bacon, Pomegranate Arils

RECIPE 6:  Cranberry Apple Pecan Bundt Cake

RECIPE 7:  Winter Fruit Salad with Apples, Pears, Oranges, Kiwi, Pomegranate, Dried Cranberries, and Maple-Lime Dressing

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