‘Tis the season for all things apple! Take a stroll to your local marketplace and you will see that strawberries & cherries have been replaced with pumpkins & apples. We couldn’t be happier!

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October 21, the National Apple Day, is just around the corner and it is the best of days to enjoy all sorts of sweet treats made with apples – pies, crisps, cakes, cookies, puddings, pancakes… These delights are a perfect warm-up for Halloween and Thanksgiving feasting!

However, apples are exclusive to sweet recipes. Have you ever tried incorporating these season-appropriate fruits into your meat dishes? Besides a sweet note, they also bring a considerable amount of healthiness. Apples are rich in antioxidants, fiber, and flavonoids which help reduce the risk of developing cancer, hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease.

Savory Apple Recipes

Apple-Sausage Stuffed Chicken

We like to call this recipe a Thanksgiving dress rehearsal. In reality, it is a perfect excuse for those that can’t wait for Thanksgiving in order to enjoy great food! You can make this pork sausage and apple-stuffed roast chicken instead of the traditional turkey any time of the year.

Shredded Potato and Apple Cakes

These tasty cakes are a delicious change from traditional hash-brown potatoes or cottage fries. Make them for a special breakfast and serve them along with poached egg, ham, bacon, and/or tzatziki sauce!

Apple Chutney Chicken

Ready for an exotic infusion? A sweet-and-sour chutney made with fresh apples, onions, and raisins (golden or dark) is the perfect topping for your ordinary chicken. We usually choose Gala for this recipe – sweet, aromatic and crisp apples with light-red color.

Apple & Onion Pizzatas

Sautéed apples and caramelized onion create a delicious topping for these cute little pizzas. They’re perfect as party appetizers, after-school snacks for your little ones, or a lunch you can pack and take to work. To enhance the natural sweetness of this topping, add something salty like ham, bacon or even cheese.

Pork, Apple & Sage Pies

Everyone knows that apples and pork pair beautifully, especially when baked inside a buttery crust. For these pies, we prefer using Granny Smith apples because of their tartness and crispiness. Fresh parsley and sage are added to round out the flavors. However, if you are out of fresh herbs, feel free to add them in their dried form. If you aren’t busy with counting calories, add some cheese to the mixture as well (Cheddar or Swiss work best).

Pork and Apple Stew

This recipe is yet another proof that the combination of apples and pork is unmatched. However, if you are not a big fan of pork, feel free to replace it with lamb and to make an Irish-style stew. An ideal treat for the upcoming cold days!

Sweet Apple Recipe

Caramel Apple Pie

There are certain ingredients that make ideal pairs with apples. One of them is, of course, cinnamon. Then there are nuts, vanilla, and of course, caramel. When it comes to pies, we opt for Braeburn apples, reddish-orange apples with greenish streaks and a unique tart-n-sweet taste. However, if you prefer a sweeter flavor, choose Golden Delicious or Cortland apples.

Oaty Apple Crisp

Jonathan or Rome Beauty apples work best for this dessert recipe. The beauty of this apple crisp is that you can use the leftovers as an instant breakfast – just top with some heavy cream or sweetened sour cream.

Angelic Apple Cake

This light cake ﬁlled with crunchy almonds and topped with apples truly lives up to its name for it will take you exactly where the angels live – to heaven! It can be served with whipped cream, custard, or ice cream in summer. In case you were wondering which ice cream flavor pairs best with this apple cake, the answer is vanilla, softened and flavored with some cinnamon and/or cardamom.

Chocolate Candy Apples

These sweet treats are sure to please kids of all ages but are no less favored by grown-ups. In addition, they’re perfect for parties. If you want to change their appearance, dip the apples in a mixture made of melted white chocolate and garnish with crushed cookies or macadamia nuts.

Sugared Pecan Baked Apples

Baked Apples are a classic but our version is a richer take on the traditional recipe – dressed up baked apples with a sour cream sauce and a topping of crunchy sugared pecans. A quick and easy fall dessert for the whole family.

Apple Quesadillas

By now, you must be aware of our love for international cuisines & unusual culinary fusions. If you are, this recipe won’t come as a surprise. These Mexican-inspired treats are our version of apple turnovers, only instead of pastry we used tortillas. As a bonus, this dessert is low in calories as well! Another thing we love about these apple quesadillas is that you can shorten the preparation time by replacing fresh apples with a can of apple pie ﬁlling without compromising the taste. All you need to do is warm the ﬁlling before spooning it on the tortillas.

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Cinnamon Apple Bread

This sweet bread with a delicious apple and cinnamon ﬁlling will fill your house with a wonderful aroma so, expect the neighbors at your door right after you pop it in the oven! It is perfect for breakfast along with a cup of warm tea, coffee, or milk. To change the filling, you can replace the apple with a chopped pear and top it with a glaze made from confectioners’ sugar mixed with a tablespoon milk or water.

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