Best Apples for Baking
Which apples are best for baking? With the large variety available in the U.S., it can be difficult to decide. Here are our top apple picks for baking.
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Apple Cinnamon Smoothie
Crisp apples paired with spinach and spices make an energy-boosting smoothie that will keep you full and satisfied.
29 Recipes to Make Apple Season Sweet and Savory
Turn fall's best apples into sweet desserts, savory mains and sides, and satisfying morning meals.
Apple Sweet Potato Hash
Plenty of protein, a serving of veggies, slices of fruit and even a little spice – this hearty hash covers all of your nutritional bases while delivering plenty of flavor.
Apple Picking? We Asked Experts for Their Favorite Tips.
Score the best apple in the orchard with this expert advice.
Pineapple-Red Pepper Salsa
More than just a taco topping, this sweet salsa stands out.
Sweet and Spicy Chicken and Pineapple Skewers
Get a fire started, and these skewers will deliver a complete meal in just half an hour.
Love Apple Pie? This Salted Caramel Version is Even Better Than the Original
Turn up the dial up on your classic apple pie with a decadent homemade caramel sauce that’s baked into the filling.
Apple Crumble Keto Breakfast Muffins
Celebrate seasonal autumn apples with these pie-inspired muffins that will make all your low-carb breakfast dreams come true.
Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies: Hype or Hit?
Apple cider vinegar gummies are touted as a simpler, tastier way to get a dose of ACV. We’re breaking down whether or not these vitamins are as great as they claim.
5 Ways to Use Apple Cider Vinegar
Don’t let this health hero collect dust in your pantry. Here are a few surprising ways to put apple cider vinegar to use.
Pineapple Fried Millet with Shrimp
Reminiscent of fried rice, this hearty dish packs savory, salty, sweet and umami flavors all in one nutritious meal.
Pineapple Lime Smoothie
Yogurt and pineapple add a tangy flavor to this satisfying morning bevvy. For a pretty presentation, garnish with lime zest.
Apple Chicken Salad
A creamy yogurt parsley dressing is the start of this easy-to-assemble salad with spinach, fresh apples and toasted walnuts.
Chicken, Lentil & Apple Salad with Curry Dressing
Lacinato kale, also called Tuscan or dinosaur kale, is widely used in Italian cuisine and packed with vitamins. It creates a sturdy salad that will hold up in the fridge much longer than those made with delicate lettuces.
Minty Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie
Brewed mint tea forms the base of this refreshing spinach smoothie with just enough pineapple to add a light sweetness, without a ton of sugar.
Apple Cinnamon Walnut Pancakes with Almond Butter Spread
Chunks of apples, spicy cinnamon and walnut pieces turn these hearty pancakes into a filling breakfast or energizing snack.
Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Pineapple Dipping Sauce & Jerk Quinoa
Our version of coconut shrimp has a crunchy coating of fiber-rich coconut flour with unsweetened coconut flakes and toasty whole-wheat panko bread crumbs. Breading and freezing the shrimp raw ensures they will be perfectly cooked inside with a crispy crust. Omit the sriracha in the pineapple dipping sauce if you prefer less heat.
Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Quinoa
When you think of a hot breakfast bowl, it doesn’t have to start with oats. Here, we use protein-rich quinoa mixed with apple and warming spices to fuel your morning.
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Say aloha to a family favorite. Naturally sweetened with monk fruit, this clean pineapple upside down cake is the perfect clean treat.
Slow-Roasted Brisket with Apple-Veggie Toss & Beet Greens
Tender brisket slowly roasted with potatoes, apples, beets and walnuts makes a rich, flavorful weeknight or company-worthy meal.
Barley & Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
With whopping amounts of fiber and nutrients, hulled barley forms a loaded stuffing for tender acorn squash.
Chicken Fried Rice with Pineapple
The combination of sweet, fresh pineapple, salty fish sauce and spicy chile sauce is typical of Thai dishes.
Mahi Mahi with Pineapple & Red Peppers
A hearty, white-fleshed fish, mahi mahi stands up well to the bold flavors of pineapple and red bell pepper.
Apple Pie with Pecan Oat Topping
It's time for a new take on this ultimate comfort dessert. This recipe saves you 203 calories, 15 grams total fat and 7 grams sugars over a traditional apple pie. Top each piece with a dollop of Greek yogurt for a light and creamy à la mode.
Pineapple Hibiscus Mocktail
Miss the feeling of unwinding with a glass of wine after a long day? Try this mocktail with zingy ginger and tart pineapple blended into a base of hibiscus tea.
The Classic-Made-Clean Latkes with Apple Topping
You can't go wrong with this classic potato latke. Ours are baked instead of fried, so you can indulge without the guilt.
Maple Balsamic Chicken Flatbreads with Pineapple Salsa
Top flatbread with sweet-and-savory chicken breast for a tasty low-fat, high-protein dish.
Apple Oats
Diced apple tossed with cinnamon and ground flaxseed are a perfectly easy — and healthy — breakfast to power you through your day.
Butternut Squash, Leek & Apple Soup
The medley of fall vegetables combine to make a wonderfully warm and comforting soup.
Apple Crumble Bars
These versatile Paleo crumble bars can work equally well for breakfast, a snack or even dessert. They’re quite crumbly, so we love serving them in a bowl with yogurt or ice cream. To add a spicy dimension, try using apple pie spice in place of the cinnamon.
How About Them Apples
Come fall, sweet, crunchy apples abound in markets everywhere. From smoothies to salads and sides and mains, try these clean takes on classic recipes featuring apples.
Pineapple Salsa
This simple salsa is packed with bright and spicy flavor.
No-Bake Cranberry Apple Oat Bars
Making a batch of these almond butter, oat and flax bars at the start of the week ensures you always have a nutritious snack on hand or a breakfast you can grab on your way out the door.
Crispy Apple Chips
These sweet, delicate munchies with satisfy your midday urge for a crunch. If you prefer chewy chips, though, remove them from the oven after 90 minutes.
Watercress, Radicchio & Apple Salad with Mustard Seed Vinaigrette
This salad is bright, slightly sweet, pleasantly bitter and even a touch spicy – all in all, a great accompaniment to the rich flavors of roasted turkey.
Apple Cranberry Crumble
A warm dessert made with seasonal flavors of cranberry and apple and topped with quinoa flakes.
Rosemary Dijon Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Apples & Cabbage
Rosemary has been used for hundreds of years in folk medicine and aromatherapy to enhance memory and cognitive function. In cooking, its assertive flavor goes especially well with meat and root vegetables.
Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry
Pineapple lovers, this one’s for you. The juicy fruit lends a sweet-tart flavor to this veggie-packed stir-fry. We love it served over brown rice.
Sweet Potato & Green Bean Red Curry with Pineapple
This rich, beautifully balanced recipe keeps it as simple as can be, using only one pot and an immersion blender to make it all come together on the stove top.
Strawberry Applesauce
Applesauce is rewarding to make at home for its better, fresher taste, and compared to store-bought, it’s entirely free of added sugars and preservatives. Strawberries give a tangy bite and pretty pink hue and take advantage of the extra-flavorful, first-of-the-season fruit.
Grilled Pineapple & Turkey Bacon Pizza
This easy grilled pizza is the perfect combination of salty and sweet, thanks to turkey bacon and pineapple. Prep the toppings ahead of time for a laid-back pizza night.
Chocolate-Drizzled Apple Strings
Spirals of apple are drizzled with dark chocolate and sprinkled with an array of toppings - nuts, dried fruit, coconut and sea salt are our favorites. This dessert is best eaten right out of the freezer.
Black-Eyed Pea & Pineapple Salsa
This smoky-sweet salsa is incredibly versatile – spoon into lettuce leaves and top with stir-fried veggies for quick wraps, spoon into halved mini bell peppers for an easy appetizer (as shown here), or enjoy as a snack with tortilla chips or over sliced baguette. Mashing some of the mixture gives it a slightly creamy, scoopable texture.
Arame Chicken Meatballs with Sriracha Pineapple Dipping Sauce
Arame seaweed adds a touch of sweetness to these Asian-style meatballs. Serve as an appetizer with the spicy-sweet sauce on the side, or wrap in lettuce leaves and drizzle with the sauce for a light main. Garnish with cilantro and arame for an extra-pretty presentation.
9 Types of Apples to Cook With
Do a lot of baking over the holiday season? Then, peruse our comprehensive guide to apple varieties and discover which ones are the best for your stuffing, bread, pie or even chopped salad.
Apple Cider–Braised Chicken with Parsnips & Kale
Apple cider and Dijon mustard give this chicken dish the ultimate sweet-and-savory flavor, while a colorful mix of kale, carrots and parsnips makes it extra-hearty and nutritious. To save money, buy skin-on chicken thighs and simply remove the skin yourself.
Roasted Apples & Brussels Sprouts with Shiitake Bacon
Brussels sprouts are often paired with smoky bacon, but here we’ve created an amazing bacon-like flavor using a sneaky seasoning mix and shiitake mushrooms. Served over roasted Brussels sprouts and apples, this makes a memorable dish at the holiday table.
Herb-Stuffed Turkey Breast with Apple Cider Pan Sauce
The stuffing in this rolled-up turkey breast is a lot like traditional stuffing, but instead of being in the cavity of the bird, it’s in a ribbon throughout the meat. So each no-carving-necessary slice has a spiral of bready, herb-laced goodness.
Apple & Cabbage Sauerkraut
Toss this kraut in a fall salad with dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds or enjoy as a garnish on soups and stews. It also makes for a tasty breakfast served alongside eggs.
Apple, Frisée & Radicchio Salad with Lemon Kefir Dressing
Gut-friendly kefir adds creaminess to salad dressings. This salad makes a large portion and can be topped with a protein such as chicken or tofu. You can also serve it as a side or starter salad for 6 people.
Apple Pie Overnight Oats
Kefir adds creaminess to this overnight oat recipe while also imparting a boost of gut-friendly probiotics. We love this dish cold, which best preserves the benefits of kefir, but you can also warm it up on the stove top if preferred.
Roasted Chicken with Creamy Celeriac Apple Slaw
We elevated this roast chicken dish with a creamy apple celeriac slaw that adds crunch and flavor to this classic dish.
Dandelion Green Pineapple Smoothie
This nutritious and green smoothie has just the right amount of sweetness and is a perfect way to start the day!
Root Vegetable & Apple Slaw with Apricot Ginger Dressing
Golden beets and apricots offer more than just a sunny hue – they also pack a punch of beneficial nutrients. Golden beets are rich in fiber and potassium, while apricots contain vision-supportive vitamin A and collagen-building vitamin C.
Pork & Swiss Chard Tacos with Spicy Pineapple Salsa
This jalapeño-spiked pineapple salsa has it all – sweet, spicy and tangy notes – all of which brighten up these juicy pork tenderloin tacos with sautéed greens.
Apple Cobbler With Golden Raisins and Nuts
Hazelnut milk and almond flour add sweet, rich, nutty flavor to this fall dessert. Try solo or topped with whipped coconut cream.
Tropical Mango Chicken Salad with Grilled Pineapple & Shredded Coconut
Enjoy the delicious tastes of the Hawaiian islands from the comfort of your own kitchen! Grilled pineapple, mango, and coconut flakes make a tropical trifecta of delicious vision boosting produce.
Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops with Escarole & Apple Sauté
Toasting the whole spices and grinding them yourself is the key to this dish’s amazingly fragrant flavor.
Lime Butter Cod with Tropical Pineapple Slaw
This light and lively meal captures the spirit of South America with its clever use of sweet tropical fruits, savory fish and crisp jicama. Freshness is key when it comes to the slaw, so pick a ripe, juicy pineapple (look for ones with bright green leaves and a firm shell).
Caraway Pork with Applesauce & Garlicky Spinach
Sweet apples and juicy pork are a heavenly pair on their own, but the addition of exotic spices and a crispy bread crumb coating make this dish a must in your weekly dinner rotation. If you like, double the applesauce recipe and save half for dessert – it’s delicious drizzled over yogurt with cinnamon and a sprinkling of Sucanat!
Apple Cider Vinegar Cinnamon Tea
This tart and highly detoxifying drink can be enjoyed warm or over ice. Apple Cider helps with detoxification, digestive issues, sore throat, weight loss and bad breath.
Stuffed Apples Au Jus
In this good-for-you dessert, slow- cooked apples are packed with a buttery oat crumble then finished with a maple cider sauce.
Pineapple Ginger Meatballs
Sweet pineapple plays beautifully with these mouthwatering meatballs, browned to perfection on the outside and tender and meaty inside.
Spicy Shredded Beef Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
Savory spiced beef is topped with a sweet pineapple salsa in these irresistible, finger-licking-good tacos.
Individual Apple & Pecan Crumbles
A classic finish to any holiday meal, these elegant, individual-sized apple crumbles are topped with creamy, decadent crème fraîche. Their presentation is sure to impress, and they can be made almost entirely in advance and assembled at the last moment.
Apple Maple Stuffing
Apples are rich in fiber, which helps to regulate blood sugar levels. Additionally, they contain the flavonoid antioxidant quercetin, which acts as an anti-inflammatory in the body to help scavenge disease-causing free radicals.
Pork Tenderloin with Bulgur Risotto & Apple Cider Glaze
Cooking pork tenderloin in a moist heat makes it fork-tender. Additionally, the bulgur, which replaces the more traditional rice in this revamped risotto, lends a slightly nutty flavor that complements earthy mushrooms.
Apple and Fennel Salad with Shaved Parmigiano and Black Currants
Get into the autumn mood with an apple salad that is perfect for a quick and healthy lunch that won't leave you feeling hungry throughout the remainder of the workday.
Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze
With less than 300 calories, this classic casual cake is ready for everyday indulgence.
Sweet & Sour Pineapple Pork Stir-Fry
Sweet roasted peppers are drizzled with a citrus vinaigrette with just a touch of heat.
Zucchini & Apple Pancakes with Maple-Glazed Turkey Bacon
These savory-sweet pancakes are perfect for any meal. Meaty turkey bacon adds a punch of smoky flavor and protein. Serve with maple syrup on the side.
Blue Cheese Apple Slaw with Tangy Garlic Dressing
Sweet apple, crunchy celery and pungent blue cheese make for the perfect combination in this 25-minute slaw.
Drunken Island Toss with Curried Pineapple Vinaigrette
Roasted plantains and toasted coconut and macadamia nuts top this gloriously fresh tossed salad with creamy yogurt and saucy pineapple vinaigrette.
Pineapple Pork Stir-Fry with Coconut Rice
Pineapple chunks add a light sweetness to offset the salty and spicy notes in this flavor-loaded stir-fry. Coconut milk–simmered brown rice adds depth
Does Apple Cider Vinegar Aid Digestion?
Learn how apple cider vinegar can help with a variety of aliments and aid digestions from our expert dietitians.
Creamy Curried Chicken & Apples
This flavorful Indian-inspired dish is brimming with sweet, salty, savory and spicy notes. Use full-fat yogurt so that it won’t curdle when added to the hot skillet.
Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry with Black Bean Sauce
Velvety, sharp and full-flavored, homemade black bean sauce tastes just like the Chinese takeout mainstay.