When your bag is bursting with apples, and you've eaten one of the same apples for three days, it's cooking time my friends! Here are 19 easy recipes that will turn your fall apples into all the meals even including dessert! This is your cozy season apple bucket list!

1) Caramel Apple Crisp

The dessert that fills the entire house with a wonderful aroma features bubbling apples and a buttery oat topping.

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Caramel Apple Crisp

Soft cinnamon apples underneath a crunchy oatmeal topping and ribbons of caramel.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 6 apples peeled and sliced
• 1/3 cup caramel sauce
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter cold and cubed
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 350F and grease a baking dish.
2. Toss the apples with cinnamon and half the caramel, then spread in the dish.
3. Mix the oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt, then cut in the cold butter until crumbly.
4. Scatter the topping evenly over the apples.
5. Bake 35 to 40 minutes until golden and bubbling.
6. Drizzle with the remaining caramel and serve warm.

Notes

A scoop of vanilla ice cream is basically required.

2) Apple Cider Donuts

Think of a trip to the orchard and combine those memories with soft, spiced, sugar-coated donuts to recreate that experience.

Apple Cider Donuts

Apple cider is reduced to concentrate the flavor before making these delicious baked cake donuts. Then they're rolled in cinnamon sugar!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 12 donuts

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup apple cider
• 2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1.5 tsp baking powder
• 1.5 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar for rolling

Method

 

1. Simmer the cider until reduced to about 1/3 cup, then cool.
2. Heat oven to 350F and grease a donut pan.
3. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon together.
4. Stir in the eggs, melted butter, and reduced cider until just combined.
5. Pipe into the donut pan and bake 12 to 15 minutes until springy.
6. Cool slightly, then roll in cinnamon sugar.

Notes

Reducing the cider concentrates the apple flavor, so don't skip it.

3) Apple Cheddar Galette

A rustic free form tart that looks great but will forgive all your sins when you fold.

Apple Cheddar Galette

A galette with layers of sharp cheddar and thinly sliced apples baked to a golden brown.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 pie crust rolled out
• 3 apples thinly sliced
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 egg beaten for wash
• 1 tbsp honey

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 375F and place the crust on a parchment-lined sheet.
2. Sprinkle most of the cheddar over the center, leaving a 2-inch border.
3. Arrange the apple slices over the cheese and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
4. Fold the crust edges up over the filling, pleating as you go.
5. Brush the crust with egg wash and bake 30 to 35 minutes until golden.
6. Drizzle with honey and top with the remaining cheddar while warm.

Notes

Let it rest 10 minutes before slicing so it holds together.

4) Maple Glazed Apple Bread

A nice quick bread that is essentially a reason to enjoy cake for breakfast.

Maple Glazed Apple Bread

Cinnamon apple loaf with a lovely maple glaze.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Servings: 10 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 apples peeled and diced
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1.5 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup maple syrup for glaze

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 350F and grease a loaf pan.
2. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking soda, and cinnamon together.
3. Stir in the eggs and oil, then fold in the diced apples.
4. Pour into the loaf pan and bake 50 to 55 minutes until a pick comes out clean.
5. Cool 15 minutes, then turn out onto a rack.
6. Warm the maple syrup slightly and drizzle over the loaf.

Notes

Toss the diced apples in a spoonful of flour so they don't sink.

5) Cinnamon Apple Chips

Crunchy chips that are sweet and crackly to enjoy when you want to snack and not feel the guilt.

Cinnamon Apple Chips

Sliced apples, along with cinnamon, are baked low and slow until they are crispy.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 3 apples very thinly sliced
• 1.5 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 pinch salt

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 225F and line baking sheets with parchment.
2. Slice the apples paper-thin, ideally with a mandoline.
3. Lay the slices in a single layer and dust with cinnamon, sugar, and salt.
4. Bake 1 hour, flip, and bake another hour until dry.
5. Turn off the oven and let them crisp inside for 15 minutes.
6. Cool completely before storing.

Notes

Keep them airtight or they'll go soft by morning.

6) Spiced Apple Butternut Squash Soup

It feels like a hug in a bowl with it’s warmth, and the silkiness with a hint of sweetness coming from the apples.

Spiced Apple Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut squash and apple soup blended with warm spices and finished with a velvety texture.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 butternut squash peeled and cubed
• 2 apples peeled and chopped
• 1 onion chopped
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt

Method

 

1. Heat the oil in a pot and soften the onion for 5 minutes.
2. Add the squash, apples, cinnamon, and salt and cook 5 more minutes.
3. Pour in the broth and simmer 25 minutes until everything is tender.
4. Blend until completely smooth.
5. Stir in the coconut milk and warm through.
6. Taste, adjust the salt, and serve hot.

Notes

A swirl of coconut milk on top makes it look fancy.

7) Dutch Apple Pie Bars

All the comforts of apple pie made into a sliceable, portable bar. The ultimate crowd feeding solution.

Dutch Apple Pie Bars

Cinnamon apple bars have a shortbread bottom crust, middle filling and crumb topping.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Servings: 12 bars

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1.5 cups flour
• 1/2 cup butter softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 4 apples peeled and diced
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1.5 tsp cinnamon
• 3/4 cup oat crumble topping
• 1 pinch salt

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 350F and line a baking pan with parchment.
2. Mix the flour, butter, sugar, and salt into a crust and press into the pan.
3. Bake the crust 12 minutes until set.
4. Toss the apples with brown sugar and cinnamon and spread over the crust.
5. Scatter the oat crumble topping over the apples.
6. Bake 30 to 35 minutes until golden, then cool before cutting into bars.

Notes

Cool completely before slicing for clean-edged bars.

8) Apple Cranberry Stuffing

An herb side dish that accompanies all the great fall dinners.

Apple Cranberry Stuffing

Stuffing made of toasted bread, fresh herbs, juicy apples, and tart cranberries.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 8 cups bread cubes dried
• 2 apples diced
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1 onion chopped
• 2 stalks celery chopped
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp chopped sage

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 350F and butter a baking dish.
2. Melt the butter and cook the onion and celery until soft, about 8 minutes.
3. Stir in the apples, cranberries, and sage and cook 3 more minutes.
4. Toss the bread cubes with the vegetable mixture in a large bowl.
5. Pour in the broth and stir until evenly moistened, then spread in the dish.
6. Cover and bake 25 minutes, uncover, and bake 15 more until the top is crisp.

Notes

Day-old bread soaks up the broth without turning to mush.

9) Apple Pecan Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

With just the right amount of sweetness, adding this to your salad will give it a delightful crunch!

Apple Pecan Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

Crisp apple and candied pecan pieces paired with fresh greens and topped with a maple vinaigrette dressing.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 6 cups mixed greens
• 2 apples thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup candied pecans
• 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp dijon mustard

Method

 

1. Whisk the olive oil, maple syrup, vinegar, and mustard into a vinaigrette.
2. Pile the greens into a large salad bowl.
3. Add the apple slices, candied pecans, and goat cheese.
4. Drizzle with the vinaigrette.
5. Toss gently and serve right away.

Notes

Add the dressing at the last minute so the greens stay crisp.

10) Baked Apples with Granola

If you're looking to warm up your evening or morning with dessert or breakfast, then these tender, warm apples with a crunchy granola centre are perfect!

Baked Apples with Granola

Whole cored apples stuffed with granola and maple and baked until soft and fragrant.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 4 apples

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 4 apples cored
• 3/4 cup granola
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp butter cubed
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 cup apple cider

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 375F and place the cored apples in a baking dish.
2. Mix the granola, maple syrup, and cinnamon together.
3. Pack the granola mixture into the center of each apple.
4. Top each with a cube of butter and pour the cider into the dish.
5. Bake 25 to 30 minutes until the apples are tender.
6. Spoon the pan juices over the apples and serve warm.

Notes

Don't peel the apples, the skin holds them together as they bake.

11) Apple Cider Pulled Pork

Pork so tender you can pull it apart that simmers in cider and will make your kitchen smell unbelievable.

Apple Cider Pulled Pork

Pork shoulder is slow cooked in apple cider and spices and then shredded to make sandwiches.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 3 lb pork shoulder
• 2 cups apple cider
• 1 onion sliced
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

Method

 

1. Rub the pork with the brown sugar, paprika, salt, and garlic powder.
2. Place the onion in a slow cooker and set the pork on top.
3. Pour in the cider and vinegar.
4. Cover and cook on low 7 to 8 hours until fork-tender.
5. Shred the pork with two forks and stir it back into the juices.
6. Pile onto buns and serve.

Notes

No slow cooker? Braise covered in a 300F oven for about 4 hours.

12) Apple Ginger Chutney

Sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy, this is the condiment that elevates everything it pairs with.

Apple Ginger Chutney

In this recipe, apples and fresh ginger are made into a sweet chutney and cooked down with vinegar and warm, fragrant spices.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 4 apples diced
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger grated
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1 pinch salt

Method

 

1. Combine the apples, ginger, brown sugar, vinegar, raisins, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a saucepan.
2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
3. Cook 25 to 30 minutes, stirring often, until thick and glossy.
4. Mash lightly for a chunky-jammy texture.
5. Cool to room temperature before serving with cheese or roasted meats.

Notes

Stores in the fridge for up to two weeks.

13) Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

What a treat waking up to breakfast made for you! A delicious apple pie in a jar. Win-win.

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

Creamy overnight oats with apple, maple, and cinnamon.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup milk
• 1 apple grated
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 2 tbsp chopped walnuts

Method

 

1. Stir the oats, milk, grated apple, maple syrup, cinnamon, and chia seeds together in a jar.
2. Cover and refrigerate overnight, at least 6 hours.
3. In the morning, give it a good stir and loosen with a splash of milk if needed.
4. Top with chopped walnuts and a little extra diced apple.
5. Eat cold or warm briefly in the microwave.

Notes

Layer it in two jars for grab-and-go breakfasts all week.

14) Apple and Brie Crostini

Surprise guests? These easy creamy brie and crisp apple toasts take minutes to prepare!

Apple and Brie Crostini

Toasted baguette with melted brie, slighty sweet apples, and a drizzle of honey.

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Prep Time 12 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 22 minutes mins

Servings: 12 crostini

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 baguette sliced into 12 rounds
• 4 oz brie thinly sliced
• 1 apple thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp chopped thyme
• 1 pinch salt

Method

 

1. Heat the broiler and brush the baguette slices with olive oil.
2. Toast under the broiler until lightly golden.
3. Lay brie on each toast and broil until just melted.
4. Top with a couple of thin apple slices.
5. Drizzle with honey, sprinkle with thyme and a pinch of salt, and serve warm.

Notes

A tart apple balances the rich brie beautifully.

15) Warm Apple Snickerdoodle Cake

Enjoy without reservations, and appreciate the warmth of this cinammon apple cake. It has a velvety consistency that gives you a tender warmth as it melts in your mouth and incorporates little bits of apple throughout.

Warm Apple Snickerdoodle Cake

Served warm, this cake features a cinnamon sugar snickerdoodle top and bottom and is loaded with diced apples.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Servings: 9 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 apples diced
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup butter softened
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp cinnamon

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 350F and grease a square baking pan.
2. Cream the butter and most of the sugar, then beat in the eggs.
3. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon, then add alternately with the milk.
4. Fold in the diced apples and spread the batter in the pan.
5. Mix the remaining sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the top.
6. Bake 30 to 35 minutes until set, and serve warm.

Notes

A dollop of whipped cream takes it over the top.

16) Apple Walnut Pancakes

Weekend mornings are made special with these fluffy pancakes loaded with apples and crunch.

Apple Walnut Pancakes

Light, fluffy pancakes wrapped around grated apple and toasted walnut.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1.5 cups flour
• 1 apple grated
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Method

 

1. Whisk the flour, sugar, and baking powder together.
2. Stir in the milk, egg, and melted butter until just combined.
3. Fold in the grated apple and walnuts.
4. Heat a greased griddle over medium and pour out the batter into rounds.
5. Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden.
6. Serve warm with maple syrup.

Notes

Squeeze excess liquid from the grated apple so the batter isn't runny.

17) Apple Butter BBQ Sauce Wings

Wings that are smoky, sweet, and sticky, with a hint of apple, will keep your guests licking their fingers!

Apple Butter BBQ Sauce Wings

Crispy baked chicken wings coated with an exciting apple butter barbecue sauce.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 lb chicken wings
• 1/2 cup apple butter
• 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with foil.
2. Toss the wings with olive oil, salt, and paprika and spread out in a single layer.
3. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, flipping once, until crisp and golden.
4. Whisk the apple butter, barbecue sauce, and vinegar together in a bowl.
5. Toss the hot wings in the sauce until fully coated.
6. Return to the oven for 5 minutes to set the glaze, then serve.

Notes

Pat the wings very dry before baking for the crispiest skin.

18) Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples

Roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet apples entice everyone to change their opinions on Brussels sprouts.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples

Balsamic drizzled roasted Brussels sprouts and apples.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1.5 lb brussels sprouts halved
• 2 apples cut into chunks
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 425F and line a baking sheet.
2. Toss the Brussels sprouts and apples with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread cut-side down in a single layer on the sheet.
4. Roast 25 to 30 minutes until the sprouts are crispy and caramelized.
5. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and maple syrup and toss.
6. Scatter the pecans over the top and serve warm.

Notes

Crowding the pan steams the sprouts, so give them room.

19) Maple Apple Butter

Slow-cooked apple butter that has been spiced up will make toast the highlight of your day!

Maple Apple Butter

Slow-cooked apples with maple and warm spices create a thick, glossy spread.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 hours hrs

Total Time 5 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Servings: 16 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 8 apples peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1.5 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 pinch salt

Method

 

1. Add the apples, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, lemon juice, and salt to a slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours, stirring occasionally, until deep brown.
3. Blend until completely smooth with an immersion blender.
4. If it's thin, cook uncovered another hour to thicken.
5. Cool and spoon into jars.
6. Store in the fridge and spread on everything.

Notes

Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for the richest flavor.