7 Apple Recipes to Make Before Pumpkin Takes Over
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Fall is mostly associated with pumpkins and everything to do with pumpkins. But we don’t have to think about them just yet, because this curious time of the year is dedicated solely to apples. This is the time when summer slowly transitions into fall, the air starts getting crisp, and you start feeling a slight chill in the air after the sun goes down. Think warm apple pies, cheesy tarts, and even apple smoothies that toast to the changing leaves. Give the apples a proper send-off into the deeper fall months with these 7 apple recipes.
Apple Pecan Salad
Nothing beats a crunchy, fresh salad featuring seasonal fruits. In this case, this salad features apples mixed with fresh leafy greens, crunchy pecans, and a sweet, tangy maple vinaigrette dressing. In short, a classic summer-to-fall transition right to your salad bar. Full Recipe: Apple Pecan Salad
Caramelized Onion Goat Cheese Tarts
This cheesy, bite-sized appetizer owes its sweet and fruity texture to the apple chunks added to its filling before it is popped into the oven. The flavor is wonderfully complemented with caramelized onions and a hearty topping of creamy goat cheese. Full Recipe: Caramelized Onion Goat Cheese Tarts
Apple Brie Stuffed Chicken
Feeling adventurous? Try stuffed chicken for dinner – but this time, stuff it with apple slices. Trust me, you won’t regret it! The combination of sweet apple slices and rich, creamy brie cheese is so perfectly balanced that it will give off the perfect gourmet-dinner vibe in just 40 minutes. Full Recipe: Apple Brie Stuffed Chicken
Kale Apple Smoothie
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If you’re big on super healthy breakfasts but don’t have time for it, then smoothies are your best friends. This kale apple smoothie is ready in 5 minutes and is packed with nutrients and flavor. Even the sweetener added in this is natural – maple syrup. Full Recipe: Kale Apple Smoothie
Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Muffins are my go-to option when I’m craving a quick, no-fuss snack. The best thing about these apple cinnamon muffins is the sour cream, which combines with the sweet, juicy apple slices for a delicious combo of sweet and tangy flavors. The cinnamon and brown sugar drizzled over the muffins give it a signature fall vibe. Full Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Toffee Apple Cake
A fresh cake with chunky apple cubes deserves every bit of the spotlight on your dessert menu. Not only does it bring fresh tarty apple flavor to the dessert table, but the warm toffee sauce smothering the cake gives it an extra sweet, earthy flavor. Full Recipe: Toffee Apple Cake
Apple Cranberry Crumble Pie
Enjoy festive vibes way before any festival or special day with this delicious apple cranberry crumble pie. With a flaky, buttery crust, a sweet, juicy apple filling, and a sugary, crumbly topping, this apple pie is the best dessert to have if you’re craving something fancy. Full Recipe: Apple Cranberry Crumble Pie
