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Part of what makes certain recipes so good is the fresh ingredients used. To get the most flavorful dishes, making meals when the fresh ingredients in them are in season is a great place to start. Although apple varieties abound during various seasons, fall is when many of them are at their freshest. Whether you like apple pancakes for breakfast, paninis with grilled apple slices for lunch or apple cinnamon pork chops for dinner, here are all the apple recipes you could ever want.
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Bread pudding is one of the most-searched desserts in the U.S. right now, and this apple raisin bread pudding is hearty and sweet with a little bit of crunch from walnuts. This is a great dessert option when planning for a lot of guests.
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There are some mouthwatering Thanksgiving recipes out there, and this apple honey challah stuffing is sure to make the list. If bread baking during the pandemic was one of the new skills you learned during quarantine, make your homemade challah bread for this recipe.
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If you ate meatloaf a lot as a kid, then these apple cheddar chicken meatloaves are definitely going to be a hit. The best part is that they’re mini, so they could work as appetizers or as a side to a whole meal.
For the Apple Cheddar Chicken Meatloaves recipe, click here.
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Visiting the best apple orchards in America is made complete by walking through the orchards with a fresh-baked apple cider doughnut in your hand. Make your own at home with this sugar-coated recipe.
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It’s time to bring out the Dutch oven for apple cider ham with molasses.
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Apple pie may be one of the most iconic pies in the U.S., but if you’re looking to switch things up, this apple cinnamon cookie pie is the way to go. Just add ice cream.
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There are plenty of unexpected ingredients to try in your pancakes, but have you ever tried cornmeal? If not, these apple cornmeal pancakes might be your new go-to.
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If you’re working on the 50 best exercises for weight loss, then you can supplement your hard work with these nutritious apple pie energy bars. Because you’re making them at home, they won’t be as full of refined sugars and other additives.
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One Thanksgiving dinner shopping tip might be to keep the menu simple, but this apple sage turkey gravy will be worth being a bit more creative. The flavor will bring your turkey and potatoes to the next level.
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There are so many tasty brunch recipes, it can be hard to make up your mind when it comes time to pick something. Luckily, apple season means this apple, fennel and cheddar quiche should be at the top of your list for chilly Sunday mornings.
For the Apple, Fennel and Cheddar Quiche recipe, click here.
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Smoothies are a healthy breakfast or snack option year-round. For optimal freshness, make smoothies with seasonal produce, much like this carrot, apple and turmeric smoothie.
For the Carrot, Apple and Turmeric Smoothie recipe, click here.
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Funfetti cake and dirt pudding may have been more memorable childhood desserts, but cinnamon apple rounds are an equally delicious — and more nutritious — dessert perfect for a kid’s lunch or after-school snack.
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There are a few places that bake America’s best apple pies, but why not go apple picking and make your own from scratch? This classic apple pie is perfect whether you’re a baking beginner or a seasoned professional.
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There have been many recipes that have won the Pillsbury Bake-Off contest through the years, and this country apple coffee cake is one of them. Try it out for a cozy weekend breakfast.
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Vanilla ice cream is one of the most popular flavors in the U.S., and that just might be the perfect pairing with cranberry-apple cobbler pie. If you’re running short on time, you can buy a premade crust, otherwise, this recipe is complete with crust and filling instructions.
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There are tons of incredible burger recipes to try, so why eat a regular cheeseburger when you could eat a curried cheeseburger with sauteed apple and tomato sauce?
For the Curried Cheeseburgers With Sautéed Apple and Tomato Sauce recipe, click here.
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Deep dish pizza is one thing, but deep-dish apple crisp is a whole new story. The next time you need to get rid of some pantry staples that are near their expiration date, this is the perfect recipe.
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If you host game nights or get-togethers, individual servings like these fried apple hand pies are a great way to serve dessert. They’re easy to make and easy to share.
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Cast-iron skillet recipes really come in handy when you just want to throw everything into one place and bake, rather than a three-part recipe that takes forever. Add some crisp sweetness to your breakfast skillets with this hearty apple chicken breakfast skillet.
For the Hearty Apple Chicken Breakfast Skillet recipe, click here.
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If you want to make dinner at home feel like a restaurant, then adding a fancy salad to the menu is a must. This kale and apple salad with maple mustard dressing is sweet, healthy and light.
For the Kale and Apple Salad With Maple Mustard Dressing recipe, click here.
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Spicing up a classic grilled cheese recipe is so fun, and it’s a perfect way to make this comfort food more creative. If you have a sweet tooth, this maple apple grilled cheese will be great for lunch.
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Leafy greens are good heart-healthy foods to add to your diet, and why not make them taste a little better with apple pie vinaigrette? This salad takes only about 15 minutes to prepare and will be a great side dish or main meal.
For the Mixed Green Salad With Apple Pie Vinaigrette recipe, click here.
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There are many foods you should avoid if you’re striving for a healthier diet. While pie may not necessarily be one of them, lowering the amount of sugar is still a great way to enjoy your favorite dessert. Try this reduced-sugar cranberry apple streusel pie when you need something sweet.
For the Reduced Sugar Cranberry Apple Streusel Pie recipe, click here.
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If your Crock-Pot saved your life in college, then you probably never stopped loving its usefulness on days when you don’t have time to cook. For an easy breakfast dish, prep this slow cooker breakfast apple cinnamon french toast when you wake up and it’ll be ready before you know it.
For the Slow Cooker Breakfast Apple Cinnamon French Toast recipe, click here.
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Sure, buffalo chicken dip and potato skins might be staple game day foods, but if you’re heading to a friend’s pot luck to watch a big game, switch things up with this slow cooker caramel apple pie dip.
For the Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Pie Dip recipe, click here.
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When you think of the best burgers in America, turkey burgers might not cross your mind, but this sweet and savory apple bacon turkey burger is a great way to switch up your lunch routine.
For the Sweet and Savory Apple Bacon Turkey Burgers recipe, click here.
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Cherry recipes are a quintessential part of summer, but when you mix in the apples, it makes for the perfect recipe to transition into the fall months. This tart cherry and apple oven pancake might just become your favorite fall breakfast.
For the Tart Cherry and Apple Oven Pancake recipe, click here.
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Veggies are an easy way to brighten your weeknight dinner plates, and these vanilla-glazed roasted squash and apples will be so delicious, you’ll be reaching for seconds before you even finish.
For the Vanilla-Glazed Roasted Squash and Apples recipe, click here.
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Luckily, stuffing is one dish that never went out of style. This vegetarian apple cranberry stuffing has all the flavors of fall while being a great option for those hoping for a meatless dish at Thanksgiving dinner.
For the Vegetarian Apple Cranberry Stuffing recipe, click here.
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Whether you’re working from home or you’re on the go, chicken salad is such an easy lunch option. Prep this apple and curry chicken salad ahead of time so you can just scoop out what you need each day.
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This chicken apple harvest sheet tray dinner is an easy recipe for a perfect home-cooked meal because it’s an all-in-one type of dinner. Simply cook everything on one pan and then serve.
For the Chicken Apple Harvest Sheet Tray Dinner recipe, click here.
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You could have a beer with dinner, or you could pair your hard apple cider-glazed chicken kale salad with the extra cider you bought.
For the Hard Apple Cider-Glazed Chicken Kale Salad recipe, click here.
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If one of your favorite Mexican dishes is a quesadilla, then these grilled chicken quesadillas with apple and cheddar will make for a yummy, slightly sweet snack.
For the Grilled Chicken Quesadillas With Apple and Cheddar recipe, click here.
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There are probably a lot of cooking tips you learned from your grandma, but in the case of this slow cooker sausage and sauerkraut, you can just set it and forget it. If you don’t have time to fuss over a bunch of pots and pans on the stove, this recipe is a winner.
For the Slow Cooker Sausage and Sauerkraut recipe, click here.
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What’s better than apple crisp? Maybe these apple crisp oatmeal cookies. If you’ve baked all the cookies on our 50 best cookies list, then add this to your kitchen queue.
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When it’s time to shelve the icebox cakes and other no-bake desserts in favor of oven-baked goodies, try this apple pear crisp for a sweet fruit pairing.
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This instant pot applesauce is a good option for Instant Pot beginners, and you’ll be able to eat it as a snack all week. It only takes 35 minutes, so it’s perfect for a sweet homemade treat.
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Baked apples might be a bit old-fashioned, and they take a while to bake but they’re still yummy. Serve them as a sweet appetizer or for a hot and fresh dessert.
For the Baked Apples With Brown Sugar and Raisins recipe, click here.
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Breakfast in bed never smelled more amazing than these apple pancakes with cider-spiced syrup. If you took a trip to the orchards and have more apples than you can make pies with, these pancakes will be perfect.
For the Apple Pancakes With Cider-Spiced Syrup recipe, click here.
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Apples and pork is an iconic food duo, and this apple and potato wrapped pork tenderloin will be a juicy, tender dinner you’ll want to cook a few times this fall.
For the Apple and Potato Wrapped Pork Tenderloin recipe, click here.
Courtesy of the Idaho Potato Commission and recipe author Jenni Field
French toast is a classic breakfast dish, but this apple butterscotch baked French toast with potatoes takes the meal from classic to fancy really fast. Impress your family with this delightfully sweet breakfast.
For the Apple Butterscotch Baked French Toast with Idaho Potatoes recipe, click here.
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This German potato pancake recipe is an easy way to change out your old breakfast favorites in return for something seasonal, sweet and perfect for chilly, rainy mornings when all you want is carbs. If you like hash browns, you’ll love these.
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There are so many ways to cook a potato. This roasted rosemary potato and apple salad will take your usual potato salad from plain to sweet with the addition of Golden and Red Delicious apples.
For the Roasted Rosemary Idaho Potato & Apple Salad recipe, click here.
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Take a grocery shopping tip and show up with a list when you’re getting the ingredients for this pecan-crusted pork chop and apple chutney recipe. The final product will be more than worth it, but the recipe does call for quite a few ingredients.
For the Pecan-crusted Pork Chops With Apple Chutney recipe, click here.
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Stuffing is a classic Thanksgiving dish, and there are many ways to cook it. If you typically like your stuffing on the sweet side, then this pecan apple stuffing will be just what you need. If you end up with leftovers, be sure to eat them within a few days — this is one of the Thanksgiving leftovers that doesn’t last long.
For the Pecan Apple Stuffing recipe, click here.
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