A confession: apples tend to languish in my refrigerator. Sure, I’ll eat one with a bit of nut butter or maybe toss some slices in a salad, but I’m just not much of an apple eater. That’s fine most of the year, but come fall, apples are everywhere. And while I do like a crisp fall apple during its prime season, I’m definitely not going to eat them up quickly enough to make apple picking worth it. The good news, if you’re like me, is that apples are actually a pretty versatile ingredient. They go great in cakes, bars, pies, and the like, of course, but are also a great fit in a lot of savory dishes, adding just a hint of sweetness to pork and chicken dishes, mixing well with cheddar and blue cheese, and more.
Grab your apple haul and try your hand at one of these 30 apple recipes. There’s something for everyone.
Sweet
1. Gluten-Free Apple Crisp
Source: The Rustic Foodie
2. Old-Fashioned Whole Wheat Apple Pancakes
Source: Pinch of Yum
3. Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Source: Love & Lemons
4. Apple Pancakes
Source: Eating Bird Food
5. Apple Cake
Source: Precious Core
6. Cinnamon Angel Food Cake with Caramelized Apples
Source: A Classic Twist
7. Apple Chips
Source: Downshiftology
8. Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars with Streusel
Source: What’s Gaby Cooking
9. Apple Crisp French Toast
Source: Grandbaby Cakes
10. Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake
Source: Pinch of Yum
11. Homemade Vegan Apple Cinnamon Pop Tarts
Source: Orchids + Sweet Tea
12. Apple Pie
Source: Grandbaby Cakes
13. Mini Salted Caramel Apple Streusel Cheesecake Bites
Source: Orchids + Sweet Tea
14. Cinnamon Spiced Apple Fritters with Vanilla Coffee Glaze
Source: Half Baked Harvest
Savory
1. Blue Cheese Polenta with Apples, Prosciutto, and Pearl Onions
Source: My Name is Yeh
2. Ham and Cheese Casserole with Apples and Sage
Source: By Erin Clarke of Well Plated
3. Roasted Sweet Potato Sandwich with Apples, Pesto, Kale, and Blue Cheese
Source: Two Peas and Their Pod
4. Spinach Salad with Turkey, Spiralized Apples, and Butternut Squash
Source: Foodie Crush
5. Roasted Delicata Squash with Apples
Source: Love & Lemons
6. Apple Pecan Chicken Salad
Source: Savory Nothings
7. Apple Sausage Stuffed Butternut Squash
Source: Downshiftology
8. Apple Spice Pork Chops
Source: Budget Bytes
9. Honey Mustard Apple Tuna Salad
Source: Ambitious Kitchen
10. Chicken Harvest Salad
Source: Chungah Rhee | Damn Delicious
11. Kale Salad with Cranberries, Apple, and Cheddar Cheese
Source: Foodie Crush
12. Prosciutto, Apple, and Sage Butter Chicken with Cider Pan Sauce
Source: Half Baked Harvest
13. Vegan Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
Source: Jessica in the Kitchen
14. Baked Camembert with Caramelized Apples and Thyme
Source: Drizzle and Dip
15. Apple Slaw with Celery Root
Source: Platings and Pairings
16. Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Pecans
Source: Jessica in the Kitchen
