What to do with apples: 20 great recipes to try
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Apple season is approaching, and if you’re wondering what to do with apples, I’ve pulled together a collection of delicious and irresistible recipes for you to try.

Crunchy, juicy, and sweet, apples are a wonderfully versatile ingredient. They can be used in various ways, from mouth-watering cakes, crumbles, ice cream, cookies, and fritters to savory salads and soups.
They are a great addition to any dish and pair well with warming spices like cinnamon and cardamon or cheese and nuts.
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Plus, they are healthy and inexpensive, and everyone loves them.
This autumn, make the most of your apples with these sweet and savory recipes. Your family will love them, and your kitchen will be filled with a lovely, cozy scent.
Enjoy! x
What to do with apples
Apple Yogurt Cake
This delicious, fruity, and moist apple cake is loaded with 4 large, crunchy apples. It’s a real wholesome cake that TASTES LIKE APPLES, not sugar!
Homemade Applesauce
This applesauce doesn’t just smell good—it tastes good too! It’s tangy, lightly sweet and full of spiced apple flavor.
Apple Fritters
You're going to love these deliciously crispy and warm apple fritters. They're full of apple flavor at every bite!
Cabbage Apple Salad
This quick and healthy salad tastes so good and it’ is perfect for a starter or a light meal.
Apple Ice Cream
This apple ice cream makes a wonderful holiday dessert, deliciously creamy yet fresh and full of cozy flavors. It's also egg-free and easy to make with or without an ice cream maker.
Best Apple Chips
This recipe is as straightforward and simple as it gets. There are only 3 ingredients, and all you need to do is season the apples with cinnamon and sugar and let them bake. That’s it!
Arugula Apple Salad
Fresh, sweet, and tangy, this simple yet satisfying arugula apple salad is a wonderful light side dish. It’s fancy enough for special occasions, and it’s also vegan and ready in 15 minutes.
Almond Cardamom Apple Cake
The stunning almond cardamom apple cake is moist and full of warming autumnal flavors.
Cracker Barrel Fried Apples Copycat
This super simple recipe is so heartwarming and captures the essence of some good ol’ home cooking!
Parsnip and Apple Soup
And what about a creamy and delicious soup loaded with lentils and vegetables?
Instant Pot Applesauce Recipe
Smooth or chunky, unsweetened or not, homemade applesauce is a delicious dessert, topping, or baking ingredient.
Healthy Baked Apples
These baked apples are made using pantry ingredients. Simple, healthy, and good
Apple Crumble
Perfectly crunchy, crumbly topping, this cinnamon-infused apple Crumble is a great crowd-pleaser!
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
These oatmeal cookies are incredibly good and nutritious. They are made with all wholesome ingredients and are refined sugar-free. They are ready in 20 minutes.
Radicchio Salad with Apples and Walnuts
Gorgeous and full of flavor, this salad with radiccio and apples makes a light yet elefant side dish, sure to impress.
Apple celery salad with walnuts and goat cheese
This apple salad is fresh and so delicious! It’s very fulfilling, so you could enjoy as a light lunch and also elegant, perfect to serve your guests at a party.
Apple Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread
In this pull apart bread there are layers of bread with chunks of apples and a sprinkling of cinnamon and sugar between each layer. I love that!
Applesauce Brownie Bars
These moist dessert bars are perfect for Fall time, with a delicious cinnamon sugar crumble on top.
Apple Cider Pumpkin Shandy
It's the easiest fall cocktail. Hard cider and pumpkin beer team up for a simple yet flavorful, bubbly fall drink!
Let me know if you make one of these incredible apple recipes or have any questions! Leave a comment, send me a message, or rate it.Â
I would love to hear from you! x

I love apples! I have a lot of recipes that I can think of that would be great with apples.
I love apples! I have a lot of recipes that I can think of that would be great with apples.
Brilliant, I’m happy to hear that! X