The Best Apple Recipes To Put You In The Fall Mood

As the lush, green foliage morphs into fiery autumn hues, ripe, juicy apples awaken from their slumber — and so do the apple pickers.

Yep, it’s that time of year again, where we get to don our favorite flannels, head to the nearest farmer’s market or orchard and take home more apples than we know what to do with.

And while your freshly picked apples look great as your kitchen table’s centerpiece, the sweet aroma of them being baked, squeezed and fried is even better. Throw in some cinnamon-y goodness, caramel drizzle and other flavors, and your apples will smell and taste exceptional.

In order to fully celebrate the season, we’ve created the ultimate guide for some of the coolest and most delicious apple recipes around. From autumnal cocktails and hearty salads to an assortment of fruity desserts, these dishes are sure to get you in the mood for fall. Happy picking!

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#1. Slow-Cooker Apple Butter

Despite its name, there is no butter in this sweet-but-tart apple butter recipe. Just sugar and spice and everything nice (including apples!), which create a butter-like texture that is delicious when spread on your morning toast.

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#2. Cinnamon-Sugared Apple Fries

These tasty apple fries are pan-fried and rolled in cinnamon and sugar with endless dipping possibilities. Try them with vanilla icing, caramel sauce or this vanilla coconut milk whipped cream recipe. The innovative treats are vegan so everyone can enjoy!

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#3. Apple Pie Martini

Every sip of this crisp and fruity apple pie martini will remind you of fall. Garnished with an apple slice and a crushed graham cracker rim, you might just mistake the cocktail for an actual apple pie — although Grandma’s apple pie recipe usually doesn’t include vodka!

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#4. Apple Crisp Stuffed Apple

With a warm, saucy filling and sugary crumble baked right inside a golden apple, this apple crisp-stuffed apple is a total game-changer. A scoop of vanilla ice cream with drizzled caramel on top makes for such a beautiful presentation that you won’t want to eat it. Just kidding, dig in!

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#5. Apple Crepe

This tempting apple pie-filling crepe is the perfect blend of two delicious French and American staples. Sprinkle some powdered sugar on top, and you’ll have the best apple dish à la carte.

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#6. Autumn Apple Salad

Apples are the starring role in this healthy bed of greens. Just throw in some fresh pears, cranberries, almonds, bacon and feta, and you’ll have an incredible hearty salad for a crisp autumn day.

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#7. Sauteed Chicken With Apples And Rosemary

Who says apples can’t be for dinner? This savory apple-and-chicken recipe will have you hitting the orchards multiple times this fall. Sauteed with onions and a splash of apple cider vinegar, this meal is a win for any fall celebration.

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#8. Bourbon Apple Ice Cream

Ice cream isn’t just a summer treat. This indulgent apple bourbon flavor will be your new fall favorite, thanks to ingredients that will satisfy your sweet tooth and act as the perfect nightcap.

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#9. Caramel Apple Cheesecake

If we haven’t done it for you yet, this twist on traditional apple pie will be sure to delight your app(l)etite. It’s topped with all your favorite old-fashioned apple pie fillings, crumbles and sauces.

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