After apple picking, snacking on apple cider donuts and sipping caramel apple cider is a must. But then it’s time to figure out what to make with all the apples. Quintessential desserts are apple pie and apple crisp. Homemade applesauce is incredibly easy to make. Apples aren’t just for dessert. Pork and apples go together like peas and carrots. Apples can be used in comforting meatloaf and grilled cheese, too. Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet or savory, these apple-picking haul recipes will help you make the most of your day at the orchard.
SUE ROBERTS
SHELBYVILLE, KY
Chunky Apple Pumpkin Bread
“This bread was the specialty of a wonderful lady at our church. She always brought it to a potluck. I am so happy to have it. She passed away a year ago and I am so grateful that she shared it with me.” – Sue
WENDY MONTGOMERY
MADERA, CA
Quick Apple Turnovers
“This came about one Sunday morning. Really you can put any fruit you like in these or even a yummy cream cheese filling, but my husband’s favorite is the traditional apple turnover. It is quick and delicious!” – Wendy
CARRIE KINYON
SOUTH BEND, IN
Caramel Apple Cookies
“I was bored today and started playing around in the kitchen. This is what I came up with. I feel that some of the best recipes happen when you’re hungry. A well-stocked kitchen is a great place to play on a cool fall day.” – Carrie
NAOMI NAKASHIMA
EL PASO, TX
Spiced Whiskey Apple Butter
“This apple butter is warm and spicy and enhanced with the flavor of your favorite whiskey. Of course, it’s great on toast, muffins, bagels, and anywhere else that you would use apple butter. But I have found that I love this recipe so much that I use it as my streusel base for things like cinnamon rolls and cinnamon swirly bread.” – Naomi
NORMA DEREMER
YORK, PA
Norma’s Pork Chops With Apples
“My family and friends love this recipe. I played around with different ingredients and came up with this one that my son Aaron, who is a Chef in Alaska, wanted to know what I put in it. This recipe I made up years ago.” – Norma
ALEKSANDRA B.
CHICAGO, IL
Apple Pancakes
“I make these pancakes very often. They are really good with whipped cream.” – Aleksandra
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Caramel Apple Galette
“Full of fresh apples and warm spices this Caramel Apple Galette has the flavor of a pie but is a fraction of the work ” – Debbie
CINDY FERGUSON
SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY
Apple Bacon Meatloaf
“I did some experimenting in the kitchen today. This turned out to be a great hit with the whole family!” – Cindy
Brussels Sprouts With Bacon and Apple
“Not too many people like Brussels sprouts, but I happen to love them. I have made a believer out of them with this recipe.” – Susan
STEPHANIE VAN DEN BERG
PATASKALA, OH
Slow Cooker Applesauce
“My grandchildren love Nana’s homemade applesauce. Today I used remnants left in my garage from November’s last picks at our wonderful local orchard.” – Stephanie
ERICA GREER
LAKE ORION, MI
Fall Apple Tart
“I just made this for the first time the other day. It was awesome! So simple and tasty, it’s a favorite now.” – Erica
KIMBERLY KOLLIGS
DURHAM, NH
Apple Pork Loin
“I don’t really eat pork a lot… usually. But apples can make anything amazing. So juicy and flavorful, not to mention easy – I just love it!” – Kimberly
LILLI A
CORAL SPRINGS, FL
Apple Puff Pancake
“Easy and delicious! My girlfriends often request this when it’s my turn to bring breakfast.” – Lilli
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Apple Cinnamon Toffee Bars
“Apple and cinnamon blondie bars with toffee chips!” – Kevin
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Iced Cinnamon Apple Raisin Bread
“This was my mom’s recipe that she would make every fall after visiting the apple orchard. The aroma as it bakes is unbelievable!” – Family Favorites
JANE FORBES
NB, MA
Apple Pie Muffins
“I made these for the first time Christmas morning and everybody just loved them. They are so moist and deee-lish!” – Jane
BUNNY’S WARM OVEN BLOG
SUNBURY, PA
Homemade Apple Dumplings
“These are the only apple dumplings I’ve ever made, they’re so good. The crust is so very soft. The sauce that’s poured over the dumplings before baking and then after it’s baked is just delicious.” – Bunny
New England Style Grilled Cheese
“This combination is inspired by the Cape Codder (cranberries) and a classic New England fall activity (apple picking). The tartness from the cranberries and sweetness from the apples pair well with the sharp cheddar.” – Christine
STEVEN WILSON
CHESTERFIELD, VA
Classic Apple Pie
“The lemon zest and fresh lemon juice in this pie make it taste so fresh and even more delicious!” – Steven
MAUREEN LAMOTHE
SAINT LOUIS, MO
Apple Cake
“I got this recipe from my Aunt Nellie. She was a great cook!” – Maureen
MARTHA RAY DEEN
CHARLOTTE, NC
Apple Tart Cheesecake (MRD)
“I love the firmness of the apples on top of this cheesecake. It’s like apple pie, ice cream, and cheesecake all in one. Can’t beat that and it’s pretty easy too!” – Martha Ray
SUSIE PRICE
BARTLETT, TN
Apple Turkey Meatballs
“Apple + turkey with sticky sauce. Yum! These are great to make in bulk on a Sunday afternoon. Then you just grab throughout the week for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.” – Susie
TERESA JACOBSON
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Apple Cranberry Galette
“A galette is basically a free-formed one-crust pie. It can be a dessert, main dish, or appetizer. When you think of it that way, anything can be put into a galette. This is one that I came up with when I was thinking of making fried apples for dinner.” – Teresa
BRENDA WASHNOCK
NEGAUNEE, MI
Apple Raisin Scones With Bourbon Whipped Cream
“This scone has a soft center with a firm exterior, it’s chock full of apples and flavor. The bourbon whipped cream is the icing on the cake, so to speak. My family loves this delicious scone for breakfast or as a sweet snack, creamy and delicious.” – Brenda
TAYLOR SIMPKINS
GROVE CITY, OH
Apple Crumble
“I asked my aunt what to do with leftover apples and this is what she told me.” – Taylor
KAREN FEINEN
ROCHESTER, NY
Charoset
“This is a traditional Passover recipe but is delicious anytime.” – Karen
MELISSA BALDAN
SAN DIEGO, CA
Savory Apple Pinwheels
“Every time I make these they are the first appetizer that is gone. They are absolutely delish!” – Melissa
LAURA GEESE
LURAY, VA
Apple Crisp
“I made this apple crisp for dessert the other night and it was delicious! I loved how the aroma of fall filled my home while it was baking.” – Laura
CAROL JUNKINS
HANSON, MA
Swedish Apple Pie
“This is the easiest Swedish apple pie you will ever make. Great if you have extra apples and want to use them up quickly.” – Carol
MICHELLE HELGESEN
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL
Harvest Fruit Salad
“I came up with this salad when I was asked to bring a fruit salad to holidays and most fruits are out of season. I looked and looked for a fruit salad recipe that didn’t involve canned fruit and couldn’t find anything that said fall. This salad will definitely stay in my keeper file!” – Michelle
JESSICA HARRINGTON
BENNINGTON, VT
Grandma’s Secret Apple Brownies!
“My grandmother used to make these all the time for me when I was young. She finally gave me the recipe and I have been making them since! They are super moist and just incredible.” – Jessica
TERESE GALGANO
HILLSBOROUGH, NC
Sour Cream Apple Pie
“Sweetened sour cream swirls around apple slices with a crumb topping.” – Terese
FRANCINE BRYSON
PICKENS, SC
Upside Down Apple Pecan Pie
“This is the pie I won the NC state grand prize apple cook-off with. It looks like a lot of steps but its more simple than it sounds.” – Francine
CRYSTAL VILLA
GOODYEAR, AZ
Blue Ribbon Apple Bundt Cake
“As the name implies, this cake won first place at my state fair! This cake always seems to be a hit with everyone that tries it. This cake is also excellent without glaze; instead, I serve it slightly warm with vanilla ice cream.” – Crystal
CHRISTINE HADDEN
WHITMAN, MA
Apple Pie Stuffed Cheesecake
“No, you are not dreaming. This is really a cheesecake that is stuffed with the deliciousness of an apple pie. This dessert is not for the faint of heart. This is a delightfully heavy dessert, BUT I do think it’s worth every single calorie that it has.” – Christine
