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Apple recipes are perfect for year-round deliciousness! Take your apples to the next level with these amazing recipes from breakfast, salads, main dishes to side dishes and even desserts!
Apples are my favorite thing to incorporate in just about every recipe because they are SO versatile! The number of recipes that I can use apples in is amazing and the creativity used to make such delicious food is inspiring! A few favorites are this caramel apple pie and apple bread.
The Best Apple Recipes
Mashed, chopped, sliced, diced, or baked, apples are the best ingredient to add to just about any recipe! Is there a more used fruit that you see used in breakfast, lunch, dinner, AND dessert? Just about everyone loves them. Thes apple recipes in this round-up will show you a variety of apple recipes that are bread and pies, salads, and drinks. You will be sure to find a recipe that your apple-loving friends will appreciate!
For so many years, American apple harvests were used mainly for apple cider! But now, when I think of apples, so many delicious tastes are brought to mind. These recipes are sure to have something for everyone, and you will definitely be able to find one that works for just about any occasion. These tried and true recipes are all something that has been curated with YOU in mind. Whether you are baking for a small family or a large party, these apple recipes will be sure to fit your needs! I hope that you enjoy them as much as I do!!
Tips for Apples
How do you choose apples? Do you use different apples for different apple recipes? There are so many different questions about apples for every recipe. I am here to help you gain some general knowledge and some quick tips that will help you make any and all of these apple recipes!
Tangy apples: If you are looking to add a bit of tartness to a recipe, use a Granny Smith apple or a slightly tart Macoun.
Sweet apples: If you want to add some sweetness to a recipe without the extra sugar, look for Honeycrisp apples which pack a lot of sugar. Or try using a sweet Golden Delicious apple. Either of these will add some sweetness you may be looking for!
Prevent apples from turning brown: If you are using apples in a salad or sliced on a platter, the best way to stop sliced apples from turning brown is to soak the fruit in some salt water (1/2 tsp salt in a cup of water) for about 10 minutes. You can drain them and store them until ready to use. Once you want to use them, rinse them off before serving or using them to get rid of that saltwater taste.
To peel apples: If you dip an apple quickly in and out of boiling water, then you will be able to peel the skin off much more easily.
How to Store Apples
There is always a time of year when we are overwhelmed with an abundance of apples. Don’t let them go to waste! Here are some ways that you can make them last longer so you can store them to use later in so many different apple recipes!
Keep them cool: With apples, it’s best to store them in the fridge until you are ready to use them. If you have one, place them in the crisper drawer in a plastic bag with holes. Or, place them in the fridge covered with a damp paper towel.
Freeze them: Did you know that you can freeze whole apples?? Once you have your apples, wash them and place them in an airtight container in your freezer. Apples can be kept in the freezer for 3-6 months.
Apple Dump Cake
3.75 from 4 votes
Apple Dump Cake is a sweet and savory warm apple dessert that is pure goodness! Easy to dump all ingredients together and enjoy an irresistible fall treat.
Homemade applesauce is a simple way to incorporate all of the apples that I have in my fridge! PLUS as a bonus, my kids are more inclined to eat something so simple!
Old Fashioned Apple Cobbler is a warm baked fruit dessert that is topped with a perfect biscuit-like crust. The warm cinnamon spice is comforting and satisfying and nails a perfect summer dessert!
Apple Butter is a sweet velvety concentrated apple spread that you’ll want to put on everything. It requires just a few ingredients and a little bit of patience to make this yummy jam like condiment.
Apple Pie is a classic American favorite that is sure to hit everyone's dining room table each fall. The buttery flaky crust, sweet-tart apple filling, and warm cinnamon aroma makes this a slice of heaven. Top it with ice cream and you've got a dessert that is sure to hit the spot.
This densely soft Cinnamon Apple Bread is filled with fall flavor and packed with sweetened apples and walnuts. Serve this easy-to-make treat with breakfast or for a snack.
Salted caramel apple bars are ooey-gooey treats that have an amazing buttery shortbread crust and a soft and sweet caramel apple center! This is one of the best desserts you will make this fall!
Dutch Apple Pie is the best version of apple pie! Instead of a top crust, you enjoy a sweet crumble topping over a mound of delicious apples. Everyone will agree that this is the best apple pie they've ever had.
Caramel Apple French Toast Casserole is a sweet and savory breakfast with thick chunks of cinnamon swirl bread, warm apples and caramel drizzle that brings comfort to your family in one morning!
Strawberry, Apple, and Pear Spinach Salad with an Apple Cider Poppyseed Dressing
5 from 6 votes
Strawberry, Apple, and Pear Spinach Salad is an easy to make spinach salad with crisp apples, pears and strawberries hidden throughout. Topped with feta cheese, crunchy pecans and tossed in a delicious apple cider dressing!
Apple Danishes are the perfect way to ring in the apple season! The flaky crust, apple pie filling, crumb topping, and simple glaze make them irresistible.
This easy crockpot apple cider is the must-have drink for this fall and winter! It has all the right spices and flavors and will warm you right up on those cold winter days! It's perfect for any holiday party or gathering!
Harvest Cobb Salad with a Honey Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Harvest Cobb Chicken Salad with a Honey Apple Cider Vinaigrette is filled with crisp fall apples, roasted butternut squash, and all of the delicious things of fall come together in this mouthwatering salad.
With a buttery streusel topping, Irish apple cake is tender and spiced to perfection. Drizzled with a warm custard sauce, this is one dessert you won't want to miss!
Chicken and Apple Salad with a Honey Dijon Vinaigrette is the perfect fall salad full of crisp apples, cranberries, crunchy pecans and bleu cheese. This salad is easy to put together and so mouthwatering!
These apples are sautéed in a brown sugar and cinnamon mixture, making them insanely delicious! It's a match made in heaven when you top them with some vanilla ice cream or whipped cream!
This Crumb-Topped Apple Coffee Cake is perfect for fall! Greek yogurt and extra apples keep it moist and a crunchy crumb topping gives it extra decadence!
Caramel Toffee Apple Cake is a tender and moist cake with apples baked right inside! Topped with cool whip topping toffee bits and drizzled in caramel, this will become a new favorite!
Broccoli, pecans, cranberries, carrots and apples come together to make an amazing salad with delicious flavors and textures. The creamy dressing on top makes this salad absolutely incredible!
Alyssa Rivers is the author of 'The Tried and True Cookbook', a professional food photographer and experienced recipe-developer. Having a passion for cooking, her tried and true recipes have been featured on Good Morning America, Today Food, Buzzfeed and more.
2 Homemade sparkling apple cider – would you please fix the link for this? It’s currently pointing to some apple pie bars and I’d love to see the apple cider recipe. Thanks in advance!
Homemade apple cider? That sounds so delicious… This apple roundup contains some of the most mouth watering creations I’ve seen! Thanks so much for taking the time to create the list for us…
I need a recipe for an apple cobbler.
2 Homemade sparkling apple cider – would you please fix the link for this? It’s currently pointing to some apple pie bars and I’d love to see the apple cider recipe. Thanks in advance!
Fixed it for ya! Thanks for catching that! 🙂
I did not need to find this post 🙂 I want to make everything!!
Homemade apple cider? That sounds so delicious… This apple roundup contains some of the most mouth watering creations I’ve seen! Thanks so much for taking the time to create the list for us…
Thanks for including my salted caramel apple cheesecake bars! So many awesome recipes here – pinned!
Thanks for including me! I am totally ready for apple season!
I could not be happier that apple season has arrived 🙂 thanks so much for including me in this delicious round-up