6 Fantastic Fall Apple Recipes

Now that we are in prime apple-picking season, apples are at their ripest (and tastiest). Although apples are juicy and delicious on their own, cooking and baking with the iconic fall fruit can enhance an array of dishes. Autumn is bursting with crisp fall apples and we've rounded up a few recipes for you to try. From sweet to savory, apples add sweetness, texture, and flavor to any dish.

One of the most popular uses for apples during the fall season is to bake them in pies and tarts. And while those are certainly delicious paired with caramel sauce and cinnamon, we've gathered a few savory dishes as well. Meats such as pork chops and roasts pair brilliantly with apples, and incorporating apples into pork dishes makes for easy weeknight meals packed with bold flavor.

Whether you are visiting an orchard to bring home bushels of apples or simply picking up a few at the local market, make the most of fall's favorite fruit with some of these recipes. Add apples to your next sweet or savory dish and enjoy the apple abundance fall has to offer.

Apple Crisp Pizza Recipe

It may not be your typical cheese pizza, but it certainly is a delicious one. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, follow this recipe from scratch to make your own apple crisp pizza.

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Apple-Nut Blue Cheese Tartlets Recipe

These treats are both savory and sweet. They can be served as appetizers or snacks.

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Apple Orchard Pork Roast Recipe

Sweeten up a pork roast using this recipe. It will bring out different layers of flavors ranging from sweet to savory.

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Cinnamon Apple Pork Chops Recipe

In addition to substituting regular pork chops for cinnamon apple pork chops, these can also be used to be served as a main dish.

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Handheld Apple Pies Recipe

People are sure to be impressed with this homemade apple pie. The recipe calls for simple, easy-to-follow steps.

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Rustic Caramel Apple Tart Recipe (pictured above)

To give an apple tart a new kick, this recipe calls for some homemade caramel. Dangerously sweet and delicious, it's a great way to end a meal.

INGREDIENTS

For the tart:

2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
6 1/2 teaspoons cold water
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the filling:

1 1/2 cups tart apples, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar

For the topping:

1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping, warmed
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

For the tart:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add the water and vanilla, toss it with a fork until the dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.

For the filling:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 10-inch circle. Transfer to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Combine the filling ingredients; spoon over pastry to within 2 inches of edges.

Fold up the edges of pastry over filling, leaving center uncovered. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over filling.

For the topping:

Bake 25-30 minutes or until crust is golden and filing is bubbly. Using parchment paper, slide tart onto a wire rack. Drizzle with caramel topping. Serve wam.

Recipe Details
Servings: 4
Cuisine: American
Special Designations: Vegetarian

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-Emily Jacobs, The Daily Meal