18 of Our Favorite Recipes With Apples, From Sweet to Savory Dishes Fall's favorite fruit reveals its versatility in breakfast treats, baked goods, salads, sides, and mains. Close Credit: Brie Goldman Apples are so marvelously versatile, taking center stage in sweet or savory apple recipes, prepared hot or cold, raw or cooked. True, their ubiquity at farmers markets, grocery stores, and seasonal fruit stands means that we sometimes take them for granted, but one bite from a just-picked new crop, and boom, we fall in love all over again. Here, we give you plenty of reasons to embrace all of that apple goodness at every meal, including (of course) dessert. Should You Refrigerate Apples to Keep Them Fresh? 01 of 18 Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Apple Credit: David Loftus A sublime combination of sweet and savory flavors, this delightful dish brings fall flavors to the table. Brussels sprouts and apples are roasted on the same baking sheet and then finished with a zingy splash of red wine vinegar. View Recipe 02 of 18 Mile-High Apple Pie Credit: Kate Mathis Bet you can't top this apple pie—well, maybe you can, if you crown it with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. Apple heaven in every bite! View Recipe 03 of 18 Apple Pandowdy Credit: Bryan Gardner A classic American throwback to the 19th century, this humble crowd-pleaser is "dowdied" up when the dough is cut into chunks and arranged in a patchwork over the fruit, instead of being left whole. View Recipe 04 of 18 Apple-Cider Donut Cake Credit: Jonathan Lovekin Break out your Bundt pan for this autumnal delight, a luscious, crave-worthy cake reminiscent of the apple-cider donuts often sold at farmers' markets. The olive oil and applesauce add moistness, while the whole wheat flour makes it somewhat wholesome. View Recipe 05 of 18 Apple-Butternut Squash Soup Credit: Rachel Marek The sweetness of golden winter squash and fresh apples is balanced by a lively lineup of spices including cumin, coriander, ginger, and cayenne. This fabulous fall soup freezes well so you can enjoy it all year long. View Recipe 06 of 18 Apple Crisp Credit: Julia Hartbeck All the apple dessert glory with none of the pie pastry fuss, you can never go wrong with apple crisp (aka, apple crumble). Tender, cinnamon-scented apple chunks bake under a crunchy, chewy, buttery oat topping for an easy dessert that will win over any gathering. View Recipe 07 of 18 Apple-Caramel French Toast Credit: Nico Schinco It may sound like too much work to serve a houseful of morning guests French toast covered in caramel-drizzled apples, but surprise: this breakfast casserole is a cinch to assemble the night before. All that's left to do in the morning is preheat the oven and make the coffee! View Recipe 08 of 18 Martha's Cider-Bourbon Cocktail Credit: Bryan Gardner This picture-perfect fall cocktail is one of Martha’s favorites. Fresh apple cider gets a big kick from lemon, ginger, and bourbon. Shake these up one at a time or make the big-batch version if you’re entertaining a crowd. View Recipe 09 of 18 Kale-and-Apple Salad Credit: Con Poulos Give your kale salad some fresh ideas with the addition of apple, celery, and Parmesan cheese. The simple dressing of apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey and garlic comes together in seconds. View Recipe 10 of 18 Pork Chops With Apples and Onions Credit: Brie Goldman This one-pot dinner is almost too easy, and its satisfying savory-sweet flavors will make it an instant family classic. Serve with a simple side dish to soak up the juices —these chops go great with mashed potatoes, noodles, spaetzle, rice, polenta, or your favorite grain. View Recipe 11 of 18 Apple Fritters Credit: David Malosh This version of apple fritters is quicker and easier than you might expect, thanks to our no-yeast recipe. Use a small ice cream scoop to form perfect fritters without even getting your hands messy. View Recipe 12 of 18 Apple-Braised Turkey Thighs Turkey is not just for Thanksgiving dinner! Give turkey thighs the casual weeknight treatment with this easy, flavorful braise. View Recipe 13 of 18 Apple Butter Here's Martha's go-to recipe for one of fall's most traditional home-cooking classics. This version of apple butter starts on the stovetop and is finished in the oven. View Recipe 14 of 18 Spiced Apple Oatmeal Credit: Con Poulos Apples, cinnamon, maple syrup, and butter will banish the word "boring" from the concept of oatmeal for breakfast. Top each serving with toasted pecans for the perfect crunch. View Recipe 15 of 18 Chicken Salad With Apples and Walnuts Chicken salad gets a lighter touch with low-fat mayo and zippy lemon juice, while toasted walnuts and juicy apples add a refreshing crunch. Use leftover roast chicken or grab a rotisserie chicken at the grocery store for a shortcut. View Recipe 16 of 18 Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake Credit: Brie Goldman Each bite of our moist, must-make coffee cake is flavored with exactly the right amount of brown sugar and cinnamon. When you add a hefty helping of chopped apples to the batter, it just about reaches perfection. View Recipe 17 of 18 Roasted Squash, Apple, and Cipollini Onion Salad Roasted Golden Delicious apples, butternut squash, and cipollini onions join forces, taking the typical side salad into new terrain. A bed of crisp, spicy watercress adds a gorgeous contrast. View Recipe 18 of 18 Morning Glory Muffins Credit: Yuki Sugiura Apple, carrot, coconut, raisins, pepitas, and whole wheat flour pile on the goodness. Packed with flavor and fiber, these moist muffins are the ideal grab-and-go breakfast. View Recipe Explore more: Recipes Seasonal Recipes Fall Recipes Apple Recipes