Delightful Apple Recipes for Fall: Sweet and Savory Treats

Autumn is in the air, bringing with it delicious fall produce favorites like pumpkins, squash, and of course, apples. If you're like us, the crisp fall weather makes you want to curl up with a good book and a tasty treat. To help you satisfy those cravings, we've selected five apple recipes for different times of day. No matter when the craving strikes, you'll be covered!

Sweet and Savory Apple Recipes

Breakfast: Apple Pie Breakfast Cookies

Dessert before breakfast? It sounds crazy, but these apple pie breakfast cookies pack a nutritional punch to start your day right. With oats, apples, and flaxseed, they're perfect for kids and adults alike.

Ingredients for Apples:

• 2 cups unpeeled apples, finely chopped into ¼-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Ingredients for Cookies:

• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup oat flour (process oats in a food processor until finely ground)
• ½ cup ground flaxseed
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small saucepan, combine apple ingredients. Cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes until softened.
3. In a large bowl, stir together oats, flour, flaxseed, and spices.
4. In another bowl, whisk applesauce, honey or maple syrup, egg, and vanilla; stir in melted butter.
5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold in cooked apples.
6. Drop ¼ cup portions onto the baking sheet, flattening slightly. Bake for 12-14 minutes until set and golden.

Lunch: Apple Bacon Grilled Cheese

Pairing salty, smoky bacon with crisp apples and gooey cheese makes this apple bacon grilled cheese sandwich a delightful treat. Plus, it skips the butter, making it perfect for outdoor cooking!

Ingredients:

• 4 slices bread
• 2 slices bacon, cut in half
• 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, sliced
• ½ apple, thinly sliced

Method:

1. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-low heat until crisp. Remove and keep the grease.
2. Increase heat to medium and add two slices of bread. Layer with cheese, apples, and bacon, then top with second slices.
3. Cook until the bottom is golden and the cheese melts; flip and repeat.

Snack: Baked Apples Stuffed with Oatmeal

Fill your home with the scent of fall with these baked apples stuffed with oatmeal. This comforting snack is simple and delightful. Pro tip: drizzle with honey for extra sweetness!

Ingredients:

• 4 apples
• 1 cup rolled oats
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup butter

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet.
2. Core apples and arrange them on the sheet.
3. Combine oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon; cut in cold butter. Stuff mixture into apples.
4. Bake for about 30 minutes until softened and bubbly.

Snack: Caramel Apple Baked Brie

This perfect party treat, caramel apple baked brie, takes just 10 minutes to prepare, making it ideal for entertaining!

Ingredients:

• 1 wheel brie cheese
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup caramel sauce
• 3 apples, cored and sliced

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet.
2. Place brie on the sheet and top with walnuts. Bake for 8-10 minutes until warmed.
3. Slice apples and serve with baked brie drizzled with caramel.

Dessert: Apple Turnovers

Made easy with frozen puff pastry, these apple turnovers are a crowd-pleaser for potlucks and gatherings!

Ingredients:

• 4 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 (17.25 oz) package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method:

1. Melt butter in a skillet; add apples and cook for two minutes.
2. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon; cook for another two minutes.
3. Mix cornstarch with water, add to skillet, and cook until thickened.
4. Preheat oven to 400°F; line a baking sheet.
5. Cut puff pastry into squares, fill with apple mixture, seal edges, and bake for 25 minutes until golden.
6. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make a glaze and drizzle over cooled turnovers.

We hope you enjoy these delicious apple recipes this autumn! If you love these treats, share this post on Facebook or Twitter to spread the seasonal love!

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