It's Finally Apple Picking Season! These 89 Apple Recipes Will More Than Take Care Of Your Orchard Haul

If you’re looking for a new way to serve Brussels sprouts, you have to try making this flavor-packed winter salad. It has all of our favorite seasonal flavors: apples, cider vinegar, cranberries, nuts and sharp cheese. It’s the perfect side dish for all your holiday get-togethers, especially the fancier dinners.

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This recipe is the best-ever winter weekend project: Head over to your local farmers’ market and pick up a few pounds of apples and apple cider for the most flavorful apple butter. Stew apples with aromatic spices like cinnamon and cloves, and your kitchen will be cozy in no time.

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It’s so appealing to prepare a meal that comes together in one pan, especially one as flavorful and gorgeous as this one. This skillet combines chicken thighs with apples and cranberries—the perfect duo of sweet and tangy for this fall dinner.

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These mini apple pies are a fun, personalized twist on the classic. No need for slicing and serving, because everyone gets their own perfectly portioned pie all to themselves!

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You may have seen crisp, anise-y fennel bulbs dotting the famers' market stands, nuzzling up alongside sweet delicata squash and tart apples. The three find their way into this healthy side dish that's perfect for elegant dinner party menus, simple weeknight meals, or paired with richer, holiday spreads.

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Delicious pork chops that aren't dry can very much be a thing! These easy pork chops get cooked with apples and onions that provide tons of flavor and then simmered in apple cider for a little sweetness that als0 keeps them from drying out.

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Looking for a shortcut to apple pie? This is the recipe for you. We use two special store-bought ingredients in this recipe—lemon-lime soda (trust!) and refrigerated biscuit dough—to create this one-of-a-kind dessert that brings the fall vibes to any gathering.

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Homemade apple cider is extremely easy to make and the perfect way to use up all of those extra apples you thought would turn into apple pie after going apple picking. It's warm, full of spice, and the best part: It will fill your home with all of your favorite fall scents.

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Chicken is a blank canvas for the simplest as well as the most complex dinner situations. In this version, the smokey warm bourbon, zingy mustard, sharp cheddar, and heavy cream allow the apples and chicken to really pop off.

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We took inspo from the ever popular bloomin' onion for this fun, easy dessert. Heads up: because apples can turn brown really quickly, you'll want to brush them with butter and get them in the oven pretty quickly after slicing them. Want something even easier? Make these in your air fryer!

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We love a grocery store shortcut just as much as the next person, but some things are just wayyy better made from scratch, like this tart and sweet easy stovetop applesauce. Trust us—the store-bought version pales in comparison to the taste of fresh apples.

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If the aroma of toasted puff pastry, roasted apples, and nutty cheddar cheese doesn’t wake up your spirit… we're not sure what will. These are the perfect fall appetizer.

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We don’t believe in boring salads at Delish, and crunchy apples and tart cranberries bring a lot of life to this one. The slightly sweet and lemony dressing is easy to make, so do yourself a favor and make extra to pour over everything.

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Galettes have all the delicious elements of apple pie: flaky, buttery crust, and tender baked fruit. What they don't have is fussy technique: no crimping, no lattice work, and absolutely no blind baking. Sometimes, it's okay to take the easy road.

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Nothing says Thanksgiving like a warm apple pie. Unfortunately, we don't always have time to make and chill pie dough. These cupcakes are the perfect solution!

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Apples work wonders in this easy coffee cake. They add extra sweetness as well as making the cake extra moist and tender. We love it with Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples, but your favorite baking apple will do the trick.

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While you’ve likely had them at orchards, state fairs, and the like, candy apples are a treat you can easily make at home. You only need a handful of ingredients, 30 minutes, and a candy thermometer to make these festive fall treats for every fall party.

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It’s time for some next-level shake and bake with these crispy, cheddary pork chops served with an easy Brussels sprouts and apple side. Both the panko and the cheddar crisp up to form a tasty crust that keeps the pork super-juicy and tender.

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Got a lot of apples and don't know what to do with them? If homemade apple pie seems like too much of an undertaking, this jam is just the thing to prolong that delicious fall fruit.

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A spinach salad may sound simple, but with our favorite mix-ins, this salad turns into an incredible combination of flavors and textures. This salad is not only perfect as-is, but is ripe for variations and additions (so have fun with it!).

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