It's basically a crime not to eat an apple a day during the fall, don't you think? But when you're sitting on a ton of gorgeous fruit, it can sometimes be hard to start. Luckily, we've got 83 incredibly delicious sweet and savory uses for all those apples in your stash. Between apple cakes, apple pies, baked apple oatmeal for breakfast, and even apple-filled dinners, there's something here for everyone. An apple cobbler a day keeps the doctor away, right?
Whether you're grabbing a pile while apple picking from a U-Pick farm, a farmer's market, or just from your local grocery store, apples are THE fruit to turn into everything from desserts to condiments, and we've got recipes for them all here. To start, check our guide on how to use all the different apple types you can find (hint: they're not all created equal!).
Whenever we have tons of apples on hand, we immediately dream about making plenty of apple jam, apple butter, and apple cider. With these recipes on hand, you'll use up your apple stash in no time (and they double as an amazing homemade gift to give to friends too!).
Apple pie is the most classic apple dessert, but it doesn't stop there. Looking for something even more spectacular? Try our apple pie cheesecake, our apple butter pie, our tarte tatin, or our apple cider whoopie pies. Need something even easier? Check out our French apple tart, our apple galette, our apple pie bars, or our air fryer apple pie baked apples. They've got all the flavor you love, without that finicky pie dough.
Apples also add tons of flavor to some of our favorite savory dishes, from Japanese curry to Mulligatawny soup. Pork chops and apples are BFFs too, but if you need further proof, just try our . Apples also add crunch and sweetness in unexpectedly delicious ways, like in our crunch salad, our chicken salad sandwich, and our ssamjang (a Korean BBQ sauce that makes an incredible dip).
Need even more ideas for what to make with apples? Try our easy apple desserts and delicious recipes with apple cider! Really feeling all the fall flavors? Check out our favorite pumpkin and pear recipes too.
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Crescent Apple Dumplings
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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2
Homemade Apple Cider
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.
Get the Homemade Apple Cider recipe.
3
Creamy Apple Bourbon Chicken Skillet
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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4
Apple Galette
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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5
Cranberry Apple Quinoa Salad
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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6
Apple Pie Stuffed Cupcakes
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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7
Apple Coffee Cake
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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8
Candy Apples
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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9
Cider Glazed Chicken Thighs
Don't let chicken breasts have all the fun! Chicken thighs are super flavorful, easy to cook, and SO delicious with sweet potatoes and apples. Try it for dinner tonight, you won't regret it.
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10
Apple Jam
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.
Get the Apple Jam recipe.
11
Roasted Fennel With Delicata Squash & Apples
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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12
Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Cake
Featuring three layers of tender, lightly spiced apple cidercake sandwiched with apple pie filling, buttery crumble, and salted caramel, this apple crumble cake recipe will delight and impress anyone who’s lucky enough to snag a piece.
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13
Japanese Curry
No judgment from us if you skip making your own roux for this Japanese curry, but there are a few ingredients you shouldn't swap out. Caramelizing onions and grating apple might seem extra, but trust us—they help offset the spice level of the recipe, and add an unexpected sweetness you’ll love.
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14
Apple Tart
In the classic version of this French recipe, an apple compote goes on top of the crust and under the spiral of apples. To make things easier here, we simply macerated the slices in brown sugar and lemon juice to guarantee they get nice and jammy in the oven, with less work!
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15
Crispy Cheddar Pork Chops With Brussels Sprouts & Apples
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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16
Apple Butter Pie
This pie, a cross between a pumpkin and a Dutch apple pie, is adorned with an irresistible crunchy crumble. Use store-bought or homemade apple butter–either works!
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17
Air Fryer Cinnamon Apple Chips
Making your own apple chips is extremely easy—even without a fancy dehydrator. All you need is your trusty air fryer and some crispy apples, like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Pink Lady.
Get the Air Fryer Cinnamon Apple Chips recipe.
18
Caramel Apple Tart
No one needs to know how ridiculously simple this four-ingredient dessert really is—all you need is puff pastry, cinnamon, caramel sauce, and apples to make this impressive and delicious stunner.
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19
Apple Cookies
These cookies are begging to be served with pumpkin spice lattes in front of a blazing fire with red and orange leaves waving outside in the crisp air. (Or double down on the apple vibes with a mug of steaming homemade apple cider.)
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Mulligatawny Soup
With roots in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and England, there are endless iterations of Mulligatawny soup, a brightly colored blended lentil soup. This one is vegetarian, with the perfect balance of spicy, creamy, and sour, with just a hint of sweetness (thanks apples!).
Get the Mulligatawny Soup recipe.
Mackenzie Filson
Mackenzie Filson is a food writer and contributing digital food producer at Delish. Her favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate-pine. If wine was an astrological sign she'd be a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. She's never met a bag of Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos she didn't eat in one sitting.
