If you thought you knew all there was to know about apples, think again! Dive into 37 innovative recipes that take this classic ingredient and give it a modern, mouthwatering makeover. From savory surprises to sweet sensations, these aren’t your grandma’s apple dishes.
Sauerkraut with Apples & Bacon
Apples and sauerkraut are a perfect combination! This dish is sweet, tangy, smoky, and totally delicious!
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Baked Brie with Apple-Ginger Chutney
Bake brie is crazy good and so easy! Top it with apple-ginger chutney for an appetizer that’s perfect for parties or just a snack!
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Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
Apples add a touch of sweetness and texture to cinnamon rolls, and these are just about the best cinnamon rolls on the planet! So delicious, the hardest part is waiting for them to cook!
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Brown Butter Apple Blondies
Loaded with apples and not too sweet, Brown Butter Apple Blondies are chewy, apple-y, and oh-so delish! Make a pan of these today and share if you dare!
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Turkey & Apple Panini
Whether you use leftover turkey or sliced deli turkey, there’s no doubt that these are some of the tastiest paninis around! The tart green apple is the star of the show in these hearty handhelds!
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Apple Cranberry Puff Pastry Tart
Light, flaky, and filled with fall flavors, this is a great Thanksgiving dessert if you’re tired of pumpkin!
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Apple Cheddar Muffins
Sweet apples and tangy cheddar go hand in hand in these easy and delish muffins. Filled with flavor, these moist muffins are easy to make, and they freeze like a dream!
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Apple, Walnut & Date Muffins
Loaded with plenty of apples and other tasty goodies, these Apple, Date, and Walnut Muffins are not too sweet and are perfect as a grab-and-go breakfast. Moist, flavorful, and easy to make, make a batch today!
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Apple Cinnamon Cookie Bites
These apple cinnamon cookie bites are made with oats, cashew butter and real pieces of fresh apples. A delicious snack or dessert.
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Apple Bacon Scones
These apple butter bacon scones are stuffed with fresh apples, salty bacon pieces and made with apple butter to keep them nice and moist. Perfect breakfast on a crisp cool fall morning.
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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Apple cinnamon oatmeal is a classic breakfast. This version is packed with cooked apples and warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger then topped with maple syrup sautéed apple slices and chopped pecans. Serve with an extra splash of milk for a creamy and decadent meal.
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Apple Cinnamon Sugar Cake
This easy cinnamon apple sugar cake recipe is a healthier spin on a classic combination.
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Apple Galette
Apple Galette is more than a lazy person’s apple pie. It’s bursting with apple flavor, pleasantly sweet without being cloying, and framed in a flaky, buttery, golden brown pastry crust. But what sets the Apple Galette apart is how ridiculously easy it is to make.
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Apple Cider Donut Cake
Apple Cider Donut Cake has all the apple-y flavor of the donuts. It even has the irresistible sweet crunch of the cinnamon sugar coating.
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Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
Wake up to the warm, comforting flavors of apple cinnamon pancakes. These delectable breakfast treats are perfectly fluffy and packed with deliciousness.
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Apple Mug Cake
For a delicious and easy dessert to make quickly, the apple mug cake will not disappoint! These single-serve treats are perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth craving without making a whole cake.
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Apple Cream Scones
Bake this delicious buttery, tender Irish Apple Cream Scones for a quick and simple breakfast treat or afternoon snack.
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Apple Skillet Cake
This sliced Apple Cake with Cinnamon is a favorite autumn dessert and looks so pretty with the fresh apples on top.
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Aple Cider Baked Apples
Savor a freshly baked Apple Cider Baked Apple, brimming with pecans and succulent cranberries, nestled within a glaze of sweet cinnamon and rich cider, served piping hot from the oven.
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Air Fryer Baked Apples
These air fryer baked apples are a delicious, easy dessert with a cinnamon, oat, and maple syrup filling. They come together quickly and are a wonderful alternative to traditional baked apples.
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Fruit Salad with Walnuts and Warm Spices
This easy and delicious fruit salad features apples, pears, grapes, oranges, and pecans tossed in a light honey and spice dressing. It’s a wonderful side dish or light dessert!
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Apple Cranberry Pecan Crumble
Say hello to Fall with this delicious Apple Cranberry Pecan Crumble recipe!
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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Brownies
These delicious caramel apple cheesecake brownies are the perfect, easy fall dessert!
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Apple Danish
These delicious caramel apple cheesecake brownies are the perfect, easy fall dessert!
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Apple Cider Margaritas
Elevate your taco nights with the perfect companion, Apple Cider Margaritas. Crafted with tequila, maple syrup, lime juice, fresh apple cider and a rim of cinnamon sugar, these sweet cocktails offer a warm and inviting blend of flavors and highlight apples as the ultimate fall flavor.
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Apple Cider Pulled Pork Tacos
Apples work in savory recipes so nicely. These Apple Cider Pulled Pork Tacos will show you how! They are an easy meal to make during the week with a crock pot or slow cooker, flavoring the pork with spices and apple cider. Serve on tortillas with apple matchsticks, dried cranberries, arugula and honey for a delicious dinner.
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Spiced Apple Syrup
Made with fresh apples, cinnamon, and cloves, this flavorful Spiced Apple Syrup effortlessly enhances your drinks, bringing the delicious essence of apples to every sip. You can also drizzle it over pancakes, apple pie or ice cream for the ultimate fall treat.
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Apple Cider Sangria
Make your gatherings extra inviting with a pitcher of Apple Cider Sangria. Blending white wine, brandy, apple cider, ginger beer and spices, this crowd-pleasing drink captures the essence of apples and the fall season.
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Apple Pancakes
Indulge in a breakfast treat that celebrates the essence of fall—our apple pancake recipe. With its comforting aroma and the perfect balance of pancake and apple, this recipe is a delightful way to welcome crisp mornings.
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Apple Fritter Hawaiian Rolls Sticky Buns
Apple Fritter Hawaiian Rolls Sticky Buns have all the flavors of apple fritters without frying and apple cinnamon rolls without waiting for the yeast to rise.
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Apple Coffee Cake
Celebrate the beauty of autumn with our apple coffee cake recipe—a dessert that captures the essence of the season. Baked to perfection, this cake is a medley of tender crumb, juicy apple bites, and a heavenly aroma.
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Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake
Who can resist the combination of caramel and apples in a deliciously moist cake? This Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake is a fantastic twist on a classic fall dessert. With juicy apples caramelized on the bottom and a fluffy cake on top, it’s an impressive dish that’s surprisingly easy to make.
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Stuffed Chicken Breast with Apples and Cheese
Here’s a chicken dish with a delightful twist! Stuffed Chicken Breast with Apples and Cheese offers a juicy, tender chicken thigh filled with a combination of sweet apples and rich cheese. It turns a simple chicken recipe into an extraordinary meal, perfect for a special dinner or a hearty family meal.
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Rustic Apple Galette
For an apple dessert that’s as easy as pie but with a rustic charm, you can’t go wrong with this Rustic Apple Galette. The flaky pastry, filled with tender apples and sprinkled with sugar, bakes to golden perfection.
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Apple Pie Bites
Looking for a quick apple fix? Apple Pie Bites are the way to go! These bite-sized treats pack all the flavors of a traditional apple pie into a convenient and easy-to-make form. With flaky crust, spiced apple filling, and a touch of sweetness, they’re perfect!
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Granola Apple Crisp
Delight in the irresistible combination of juicy apples and crunchy granola in this comforting Apple Crisp. Experience the warm, cinnamon-spiced goodness with every bite.
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Cinnamon Apples
Indulge in the cozy sweetness of our Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples recipe. Slices of tender apples, delicately spiced with cinnamon, cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot. Get ready to fill your home with the irresistible aroma of warm, comforting apples that are perfect for desserts or as a topping for breakfast treats.
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Apple Puff Pancake
Elevate your breakfast with the Apple Puff Pancake, a light and airy delight filled with tender apple slices and dusted with powdered sugar. Enjoy the perfect combination of flavors and textures in this delightful dish.
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