Ingredients Fruits Apple 30 Days of Apple Recipes By Food & Wine Updated on September 30, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: © Fredrika Stjärne Granny Smith, Fuji, Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Gala, Golden Delicious — there are so many varieties of apples we can't wait to get our hands on this fall. Part of the magic of apple season is getting to pick your own at the orchard, bringing home basketfuls of fresh, crisp fruit. But even if picking apples isn't your thing, they're still everywhere you turn. It's easy to take home enough apples to cook with all season long in a single trip. That's why we've compiled 30 of our best apple recipes for you to cook this fall. From a non-traditional cumin and jaggery-glazed apple pie to a kielbasa-apple strata and smoked duck breasts with apple-brandy caramel, we've got every sweet and savory category covered. All you have to do is go out and get the apples. We've got the rest. – Morgan Goldberg 01 of 30 Braised Chicken with Apples and Calvados Con Poulos Chef Matthew Accarrino uses apples, apple cider, and the apple brandy Calvados to add layers of flavor to his braised chicken. If that wasn't enough apple for you, he uses two Granny Smith apples, too. We love this fall chicken dish that's perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Get the Recipe 02 of 30 Brussels Sprout Slaw with Ginger Gold Apple Con Poulos During her tenure at Graft Wine + Cider Bar in the Finger Lakes, chef Christina McKeough used local apples in everything from salads to pie to the tangy mostarda slathered on her smoked Gouda grilled cheese sandwiches. She loves to use a tart-sweet Ginger Gold in this brussels sprout slaw for its crisp texture. We love it, too. Get the Recipe 03 of 30 Cumin and Jaggery-Glazed Apple Pie Marcus Nilsson Of course, we're going to hit you with an apple pie recipe, but not the classic one you might think. Cookbook author and chef Asha Gomez's striking apple pie gets a glossy finish from melted jaggery, a deep amber sugar, and piquant cumin seeds. Save any extra glaze for a last-minute drizzle before serving. Get the Recipe 04 of 30 Apple-Caramel Sundaes John Kernick For an easy dessert, F&W Culinary Director at Large Justin Chapple takes apples, chops them up, and mixes them into a buttery brown sugar caramel that's perfect for an autumnal ice cream sundae. Get the Recipe 05 of 30 Farro with Vinegar-Glazed Sweet Potato and Apples © Con Poulos This easy weeknight dinner dish practically screams fall. Roasting sweet potatoes and apples with a little sherry vinegar and tossing them with farro, dried cherries, and roasted cashews makes for a hearty cool-weather dish that you'll want to keep making all season long. Get the Recipe 06 of 30 Beet and Apple Salad David Malosh For the salad at his restaurant, chef George Mendes uses fresh horseradish and Gegenbauer cider vinegar, a rare Austrian import. But this home version calls for jarred horseradish and supermarket apple-cider vinegar. It makes for a bright, refreshing salad with an extra punch. Get the Recipe 07 of 30 Anise Pork with Figs and Apples Ashley Colbourne The sweet licorice flavor of anise or fennel seeds adds depth to this pork dish. For the sauce, look for dried figs that are soft and moist. If they seem dry, soften them in hot water before cutting. Get the Recipe 08 of 30 Babette Friedman's Apple Cake Roland Bello Le Coucou chef Daniel Rose stirs apples into the batter of this pound cake–like dessert and then tops it with more of the Calvados-spiked fruit. We could eat this cake pretty much each and every day of the fall and be extremely happy, and we think you would be, too. Get the Recipe 09 of 30 Celery, Fennel, and Apple Salad with Pecorino and Walnuts © Fredrika Stjärne "In the winter, I love to have a bright-tasting salad," says designer and blogger Athena Calderone about this side dish. Honeycrisps are her favorite apples, for their sweet-tart flavor and crisp, juicy texture, but you can use the variety you like best. Get the Recipe 10 of 30 Apple Cake with Cranberries John Kernick For his moist and buttery upside-down cake, Justin Chapple layers apples with cranberries and brown sugar, then tops them with a fantastic sour cream batter. We love this cake because it's super quick (it takes just 20 active minutes) and it's delicious. Get the Recipe 11 of 30 Butternut Squash with Fennel and Apple Food & Wine Fennel and apple round out this easy oven-roasted butternut squash dish to create a festive medley of fall flavors. We suggest Gala apples, but any mild, sweet variety will do. Get the Recipe 12 of 30 Apple Dumplings Food & Wine We like pretty much any kind of dumpling, and that definitely includes these apple dumplings. In this dish, apples baked in flaky pastry with cinnamon sugar are irresistible. They're even better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. To save preparation time, we use frozen puff pastry sheets. Get the Recipe 13 of 30 Apple and Pear Galette with Walnut Streusel Con Poulos This free-form galette is so much less fussy to make than a traditional apple pie. It has great fall flavor and texture from apples, pears, and the crunchy streusel on top. Using unpeeled apples and pears saves time too, which is an added bonus. Get the Recipe 14 of 30 Curried Carrot and Apple Soup Con Poulos Warm yourself on a cool fall day with this bright, velvety soup. It has a wonderful balance of sweetness, spice, and tang. The secret ingredient: gingersnap cookies. Plus, it only takes an hour from start to finish, which makes it perfect for a weeknight. Get the Recipe 15 of 30 Pan-Seared Sausages with Apples © Marcus Nilsson At Farm Bloomington, chef Daniel Orr sells a number of Midwestern sausages, including bratwurst from Fiedler Family Farms in Rome, Indiana. But sweet Italian sausages will work in this recipe, too. Be sure to use cooking apples that will hold their shape, like Granny Smiths, Winesaps, or Rome Beauties. Get the Recipe 16 of 30 Gluten-Free Apple-Spice Muffins Food & Wine Even if you aren't gluten-free, you'll still enjoy these fall muffins. Applesauce is a wonderful "secret ingredient" for gluten-free baked goods. You can use store-bought sauce or make your own by pureeing chopped apples with a little bit of water and a squeeze of lime or lemon juice. Get the Recipe 17 of 30 Caramelized Apple Bread With Candied Ginger and Almond Photo by Caitlin Bensel / Prop Styling by Christina Daley / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall This treat might remind you of a tarte Tatin, since it's also topped with gorgeously caramelized apples. But the similarities end there. Instead of cake, the base is a buttery yeasted bread with a creamy almond-paste filling tucked inside. Even better, the apples sizzle in caramel before they're arranged in a baking pan that's been sprinkled with crystallized ginger, ensuring gently spiced flavor in every bite. Get the Recipe 18 of 30 Kielbasa, Apple, and Onion Strata with Mornay Sauce Yekaterina Boytsova In this hearty egg and bread casserole, smoky kielbasa, sweet apples, and nutty cheese combine to create a truly unforgettable breakfast dish that's just right for a weekend. Serve it on its own, or go the extra mile and make a luscious cheese sauce to drizzle on top. And don't forget the extra touches of honey and salt — they highlight the flavor of the apples and cheese. Get the Recipe 19 of 30 Miso Caramel-Apple Danish Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Torie Cox / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen With filling options more numerous than their flaky layers, Danish have legions of fans across the globe. This upgrade on the classic cream cheese filling stars a sweet and savory tango of buttery miso-enriched caramel brushed over wafer-thin slices of apple. Get the Recipe 20 of 30 Baked Bourbon-Apple Butter Caitlin Bensel There's no better way to spend a chilly fall weekend afternoon than by making this nearly effortless apple butter. A bounty of sweet apples bake down into a rich, spreadable treat that's infused with the warming notes of cinnamon, ginger, and bourbon. Get the Recipe 21 of 30 Apple-Rum Spice Cake Tara Donne A tender chiffon cake pairs well with the light and billowy frosting, seasoned with spicy-fresh ginger juice. Warm spices and a shot of rum add a kick to the apple compote that makes this a centerpiece dessert for the adult table. Get the Recipe 22 of 30 Rustic Apple-Rye Bread Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Torie Cox / Prop Styling by Lydia Pursell Cracked rye berries soaked in buttermilk, raisins, a dash of cinnamon, and cubes of heirloom apples that release their juices into the crumb while baking all make this loaf extra special. To be successful with this bread, you need to have a healthy sourdough starter. Make sure you're using quality products — splurge on good organic buttermilk and raisins, cinnamon (preferably Sri Lankan), and some fine heirloom apples. Get the Recipe 23 of 30 Fennel and Apple Salad with Hazelnuts Photo by Christopher Testani / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Prissy Lee Tucked in among the tender lettuce leaves, fragrant fennel, sweet-tart Granny Smith apple, and toasty hazelnuts add a refreshing crunch to this fall salad. Get the Recipe 24 of 30 Apple-Ham Quiche Victor Protasio Thin apple and ham slices are rolled together and set in a tender, herby custard sprinkled with sharp white cheddar. For a quicker weeknight dinner, use a frozen 9-inch deep-dish pie shell, blind-baked according to package instructions. Get the Recipe 25 of 30 Apple Crostata with Brown Butter Streusel © Justin Bernhaut This free-form apple tart is filled with tart apples, topped with streusel, baked until golden brown, and served with vanilla ice cream and maple syrup. Get the Recipe 26 of 30 Apple Cheddar Rye Pie Gerard + Belevender Nutty rye flour and sharp cheddar cheese enrich buttery pie crust in this sweet-and-savory twist on classic apple pie. Tapioca starch thickens the filling, while keeping it clear and glossy. Get the Recipe 27 of 30 Stuffed Pork Tenderloins with Bacon and Apple-Riesling Sauce © Kirsten Strecker Chef Debra Whiting mixes fresh goat cheese with apple, sausage, and greens, then stuffs it inside a bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin. Get the Recipe 28 of 30 Apple Pie à la Mode Ice Cream Sandwiches Eva Kolenko Top Chef winner Kristen Kish designed this dessert to honor both of her grandmothers, one known for her apple pie and the other for her snickerdoodles. Kish folds spiced apple pie filling into vanilla ice cream, then forms sandwiches with chewy snickerdoodle cookies. Get the Recipe 29 of 30 Smoked Duck Breasts with Apple-Brandy Caramel William Hereford In this recipe from 2017 F&W Best New Chef Angie Mar, the duck fat caramel will be perfectly thick and sweet by the time the apples are tender, providing a rich sauce that pairs perfectly with smoky duck breast. Get the Recipe 30 of 30 Apple Bread Pudding © Anson Smart Gail Simmons rescues a failed Top Chef Restaurant Wars recipe by sautéing the apples in brandy and butter, then soaking both the fruit and brioche in lots of vanilla custard before baking. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit