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.
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Fall might get a lot of attention as the season of all things squash, but you can’t overlook autumn’s best fruit: apples! Whether you mark the arrival of fall by heading to a local orchard to pick your own Gala and Honeycrisp apples or you shop the fresh selection at your go-to farmers market, apples are a versatile piece of produce you can use from breakfast to dessert.
So, while apples are still in season through November, now’s the time to incorporate them in your baking and cooking. These apple-centric recipes provide all of the inspiration you need – and whether you enjoy apples in sweet dishes like muffins and pies or added into savory salads, stews, and soups, we’ve covered all the bases.
Breakfasts Featuring Apples
Apple-Infused Main Dishes
Rosemary Dijon Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Apples & Cabbage
Watercress, Radicchio & Apple Salad with Mustard Seed Vinaigrette
Desserts and Snacks Featuring Apples
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