The 64 Best Apple Recipes for Fall and Beyond

When you imagine a bushel basket brimming with shiny red apples, the next thing that comes to mind is probably a freshly baked apple pie, warm from the oven. Or glass jars filled with homemade cider or applesauce. And, while we certainly love a day in the orchard picking apples for baking, homemade desserts are far from the only use for this hardy fruit. With the right recipes, you’ll find that apples add just the right amount of sweetness to salads, sandwiches and chicken dinners, too. And that’s only the beginning! No matter which of these recipes you choose, we’re sure that these dishes are destined to become the apple of your eye—starting with this fall dinner. A duo of sliced apples and apple cider makes it the one-pot dish you'll keep coming back to all season long. Either Honeycrisp or Pink Lady apples work well in this recipe—they hold their shape nicely while cooking and are the perfect mix of sweet and tart.

From-scratch puff pastry is usually out of reach of the home cook, but this technique (made with simply grated butter, flour and water) is an easy cheat. Its richness is the perfect complement to sweet Golden Delicious apples—making this beautiful French classic doable anytime.

Trisha Yearwood's Apple Dumplings wrap tender apples in crescent roll dough, then bake them in a rich buttery cinnamon sauce for a cozy, crowd-pleasing treat.

This Roast Pork Loin with Apples pairs juicy, herb-crusted pork with caramelized apples and onions for a savory-sweet main dish that’s perfect for fall dinners or holiday gatherings.

Love the sweet-and-savory combination of apples and cheese fondue? This easy meal is similar — combining both flavors into one, delicious bowl of soup.

This is the ultimate sweet and savory side dish. It is reminiscent of apple pie filling, but the caramelized onion brings out a savory note that makes it the perfect accompaniment for all kinds of proteins such as turkey, chicken or pork.

After tasting the pure apple flavor of this homemade sauce, you just might never go back to the store-bought kind. Supermarket applesauce can be loaded with added sweeteners and flavorings. We use only a little sugar, plus lemon juice, salt and cinnamon, providing a balanced flavor and the perfect amount of sweetness.

When you've got a bounty of fresh-picked apples on hand, there's no better way to use them than in a classic apple crisp. This recipe keeps it simple, using just a handful of ingredients to turn the fruit into a sweet, oven-baked dessert.

Honey is the star of this delicious cake that’s perfect for a dairy-based Rosh Hashanah meal, or just for celebrating apple season. The combination of apples and honey signifies the hope for sweetness in the Jewish New Year. Honey is laced through every component of the dessert from the caramelized apples and moist yellow cake to the easy finishing glaze. The apple slices create a beautiful topping for this upside-down cake, which is reminiscent of a tarte tatin. We suggest using a firm apple, such as Golden Delicious, Gala or Pink Lady, so your slices hold their shape well during baking. Enjoy it warm or at room temperature. Bonus: The longer it sits, the moister it will get.

The classic combination of tart apples and savory Cheddar transform a basic grilled cheese into a sophisticated sandwich.

This quick-and-delicious fall side dish is one of our favorite ways to use in-season apples. The sweet-and-savory cornbread stuffing bakes in hollowed-out apple halves for an extra-pretty presentation.

ou don't need fancy inserts or special pans to make a sweet and satisfying baked dessert in an instant pot. This easy recipe lets you cook up a warm, spiced apple treat right in the bowl of the machine.

Sunny dresses up bagged slaw mix with julienned apples, herbs and jalapeno — for a fall side that's perfect with pulled pork or barbecue chicken sanwiches.

If you're looking for a fun way to reinvent classic apple pie, this is it! Hollowed-out apples are stuffed with pie-spiced apples and topped with a lattice crust for a cozy treat everyone will love.

There may never be an answer to what a true Dutch apple pie is. Some recipes add cream to the filling. Some call for making a deep-dish pie with a lattice top, and others top it with streusel. After a visit to a Pennsylvania Dutch diner, we decided to go with the streusel for a sweet and crunchy topping.

Apple cider and a side of sautéed apples give this cozy braised chicken dish a decidedly fall feel.

Golden meringue crowns moist, apple-packed cupcakes for a stunning fall dessert that's easy enough for anyone to make.

Soft pretzels and caramel apples make a delectable pairing in this scratch-made treat. Tart Granny Smith apples are kneaded into sweet yeasted dough, then formed into pretzel shapes and baked to golden-brown perfection. Sprinkle with salt and drizzle with a homemade caramel glaze for the ideal contrast of salty and sweet.

This homemade cider couldn't be easier: Cut a dozen of your favorite apples into wedges (skins, seeds, stems and all) and add to a slow cooker with some spices and water. A bonus: your house will smell delicious too!

After a day of apple picking, come home and enjoy the fruits of your labor. These mini apple treats — reminiscent of cake doughnuts and perfect for snacking — are flecked with bits of apple and blanketed with perfectly crisp streusel. Cider brings more apple flavor to both the cake and the frosting, which we serve on the side to keep the topping crunchy. Just spread it on slices of cake as you would butter on toast.

These oh-so-snackable apple chips couldn’t be simpler. Just sprinkle with a blend of fragrant spices and bake in the oven until crispy.

Grated apple is the secret ingredient in these lightly spiced and fluffy pancakes.

Stuffed with cheesecake and topped with caramel sauce, buttered graham cracker crumbs and walnuts — these upgraded baked apples are the ultimate autumn dessert.

Apple is one of our favorite salad add-ins. It brings a subtle sweetness — and plenty of juicy crunch!

Fries made from fruit? Yes, please! This version uses Granny Smith apple slices that are fried and dusted with cinnamon sugar. The fries taste like apple pie, so dipping them in whipped cream is highly recommended!

Mix chopped, toasted pecans into this apple bread, then glaze the whole loaf with a vanilla cream cheese icing for quick bread you'll make all apple season long.

Kohlrabi has the slightest hint of peppery punch — making it the perfect complement to sweet, crunchy apples in this simple and satisfying side salad.

Ina's pie-inspired bars have all the apple-cinnamon flavor you're craving but skip the step of making pie crust. The apples are baked on top of a buttery cookie crust, instead.

These savory meatballs have a secret ingredient: apple! They help keep the lean ground turkey nice and juicy.

Food Network fans rave that Giada's easy apple cake is one of the best they've ever made. One reviewer says it's like "having every warm and delicious memory of the holidays" — all wrapped up into one bite.

The natural sweetness of fresh apples and pears makes this homemade sauce a standout over the store-bought version. Lemon juice adds brightness and keeps the fruit from browning, and cinnamon and nutmeg lend warm spice notes.

You won't have days and days of leftover cobbler with this perfectly scaled-down recipe. It makes just enough for two!

Although it has very few ingredients, this soup is intensely flavorful because the squash is browned before it's simmered. Simmering it in coconut milk instead of stock makes it extra rich and creamy. Don't skimp on the drizzle of olive oil at the end; it's there not only for presentation, but also to balance the flavor.

We borrowed the filling from a favorite holiday pie and baked it on top of a spiced cupcake for these rustic, all-American bites. The tops spread a bit, so use a spoon or a small offset spatula to help lift the cupcakes out of the pan.

This 30-minute, weeknight dinner takes quesadillas from appetizer to entree. We like to serve them with apple slices for a little extra nutrition — it's a flavorful meal that even the kiddos will love.

Grated apple makes these quick-and-simple, glazed cookies extra moist and sweet.

With walnuts, cheese, chicken breast and crisp apple, this hearty salad is aything but boring. Packed with flavor, it's the all-in-one meal you'll want to make all fall long.

Stuck in an apple pie rut? This rustic galette will change all that. It has all the classic flavors you're craving (apple, cinnamon and a buttery crust) but is much easier to make. Plus, it gets a nice, salty touch from crispy bacon.

Treat your guests with individual ramekins filled with apples and a crunchy streusel topping of oats, brown sugar and walnuts. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

These adorable hand-held pies don't require any apple peeling. Each round is cleverly filled with one slice of apple and a bit of caramel candy that melts and turns gooey as the pies are baked. The no-fuss prep makes these perfect for any occasion.

This baklava was created to honor the delicious combination of apples and honey. The syrup is honey-forward and the filling has less nuts than a classic baklava to allow the apples to shine. Breadcrumbs between the bottom layers of phyllo help absorb any excess moisture from the apples and keep the phyllo crisp, even after being soaked in syrup.

This recipe is perfect for a special occasion. It takes a bit of work to stuff and roll the pork roast but the sweet-and-savory, sausage-and-apple stuffing is sure to impress.

This high-fiber, low-fat breakfast dish is a crowd pleaser. It's sweet and tender and quicker to make than individual pancakes. We love it with just a dusting of confectioners' sugar, or try it with a drizzle of maple syrup.

This grainless porridge relies on sweet and tart Honeycrisp apples to make a chunky sauce enriched with coconut milk, cashews and ground flaxseed. It's packed with fiber and is friendly to the Whole30 program.

We love using a variety of apples in our pie; it adds both flavor and texture and makes every bite a little different. Vodka in the pie crust makes the dough easier to work with, and since the alcohol burns off during baking, it doesn't impart any flavor. But feel free to use bourbon or apple brandy instead to complement the filling.

This 5-star recipe couldn't be easier. You only need a handful of ingredients and, although the apple butter takes 3 1/2 hours from start to finish, it only requires a few minutes of active cooking.

Drizzle fresh apple and beets with a shallot vinaigrette and top with candied walnuts for a simple, in-season salad that's perfect alongside pork chops or chicken.

If you just went apple picking, here's the perfect recipe to enjoy the fruits of your labor. We've included two varieties of fresh apples, plus warm spices and tangy cider. The sweet, buttery crumble topping is flavored with brown sugar and studded with nutty pecans for the ultimate easy apple dessert.

The beauty of these pies is that they can be made days, weeks, even months ahead of time and just fried up when you're ready to eat them.

A savory-sweet blend of apple, dates, almonds and cheese makes the perfect topping for this hearty fall salad. A little pecorino goes a long way in giving it a satisfying depth of flavor.

Onions don't deserve all the fun: Apples can get the bloomin' treatment, too. A set of three nesting biscuit cutters (or a sharp knife) provide a shortcut to the intricate cuts needed to turn the apples into flowers.

Who says you need an oven to make a cobbler? This quintessential fall dessert is even better with the touch of smoke you get from baking it on the grill.

The invigorating scent of fall's first apples flavors this bright sangria, sweetened with a lemon-cinnamon syrup and apple brandy.

Monkey bread couldn't be easier with store-bought biscuit dough. We made this recipe so you can take it on the go to your next backyard cookout or tailgate party and then pop it on the grill while everyone is eating. By the time they're ready for a sweet treat, it will be done!

Take chicken wings from game day snack to fall dinner by pairing them with in-season apples. We use cider to flavor the wings — and pair them with a refreshing apple salad for a quick and complete meal.

There's more than meets the eye in this tricky pie. At first glance, it looks like a pan full of cinnamon buns, but cut into it and there's apple pie filling underneath! Big and little kids can help with measuring ingredients and even rolling out the dough (though parents should be nearby in case they need help).

What could be better than battered, deep-fried apple slices? How about Giada's easy version, sprinkled with lemon sugar?

Although this easy, weeknight meal features meaty pork chops and hearty root veggies on the side, we think the roasted apples are the real star of this dish! They cook up sweet, caramelized and delicious in no time!

For this bread that's chock-full of apples, don't stray too far from the McIntosh variety they soften just enough without completely disappearing.

Update your apple crisp with this fun recipe. The filling boasts a blend of sweet apples and tart cranberries — and the topping incorporates potato chips for saltiness and crunch.

A spiced apple filling tops these buttery cookies, packing all the flavor of an apple pie into a single bite — for a fraction of the work!

A deep, rich caramel makes for a classic shiny caramel apple — and a treat that we'd be happy to enjoy any time of the year!

Apples make a great add-in for stuffing and dressing. They bring just a touch of sweetness. Here, we've combined them with crumbled sweet Italian sausage and dried cranberries for the perfect balance of flavors.