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    Home > Fall

    15+ Healthy Apple Recipes

    Published: Sep 29, 2020 by Whitney Reist · This post may contain affiliate links |

    If you are in search of ways to use apples, you will love this collection of 15+ healthy apple recipes. It features my BEST fall dishes to make with fresh apples and apple cider. Apple season is my favorite thing about fall, and I look forward to making these recipes all year round!

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    Condiments & Drinks

    My collection of apple-flavored syrup, butter, and beverages will help you add apple flavor to your favorite dishes and drinks!

    An overhead shot of a white plate with a cornbread muffin sliced open and smeared with apple butter.
    Easy Boiled Apple Cider Syrup
    This easy Boiled Apple Cider Syrup is laced with the flavor of cinnamon and is a delicious flavor booster for adding to your favorite fall baked goods, like apple pies and cider donuts!
    See the recipe
    A jar of boiled apple cider syrup sitting on a wooden plate with a small spoon on the side.
    Slow Cooker Spiced Apple Butter
    This thick and velvety spiced apple butter is a delicious recipe for cooking apple butter in the crockpot and canning it to enjoy all winter long. It makes for a perfect foodie gift to surprise your family and friends!
    See the recipe
    A jar of apple butter wrapped with twine and a gift tag with other jars and a Christmas tree in the background.
    Applepom Fizz
    Let's get our sipping on with an ice cold, gorgeously-hued Applepom Fizz sparkling cider mocktail - the perfect drink for when you want fall flavor when it's still hot outside!
    See the recipe
    A moscow mule mug with a sparkling apple cider mocktail inside and a garnish of apple sliced and cinnamon stick.

    More on the indulgent side:

    Slow-Cooker Salted Caramel Apple Cider
    This recipe for Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Cider is a delicious dessert drink that's perfect for a fall or Thanksgiving party! I love that you can make it ahead and warm it up when ready to serve.
    See the recipe
    A black tray with three mugs of caramel apple cider and apples on the side.

    Breakfast

    I love including apples wherever I can in my favorite breakfast dishes, and below are some sweet and savory options you are sure to love!

    An overhead shot of apple cider donut holes on a green plate with cups of tea on the side.
    Apple Cider Donut Holes
    These baked apple cider donut holes are made in a mini muffin tin and are light, fluffy, and filled with cinnamon apple flavor. They taste just like the fresh apple cider donuts I have had in New England!
    See the recipe
    A green plate stacked with apple cider donut holes.
    Cheddar Grits with Cinnamon Apples and Crispy Turkey Sausage
    A creamy bowl of stone-ground cheddar grits topped with tender cinnamon apples and crispy maple-flavored turkey sausage crumbles makes for a delicious stick-to-your-ribs breakfast on chilly mornings!
    See the recipe
    A white bowl filled with grits and cinnamon apples sitting on a taupe and cream gingham napkin.
    Apple Cider Donuts
    These healthy baked apple cider donuts are made extra light and moist with applesauce and are spiced with boiled apple cider and warm cinnamon. They are topped with a maple glaze and make for a delicious fall breakfast treat!
    See the recipe
    A close-up shot of apple cider donuts with maple glaze.

    Salads

    The tangy crunch of many apple varieties makes them a perfect, healthy ingredient for adding texture, color, and flavor to salads and slaws.

    A large white bowl with red cabbage apple slaw, a bottle of cider vinegar, and a bouquet of pink dahlias.
    Red Cabbage Apple Slaw
    This Red Cabbage Apple Slaw is a wholesome and delicious side that I love to pair with BBQ chicken or pork in the late summertime and fall!
    See the recipe
    A white bowl filled with red cabbage apple slaw on a marble counter with a grey dish towel.
    Massaged Kale, Apple and Cranberry Salad – Thanksgiving Sides
    Tender, clean massaged kale leaves are feature in this salad and enhanced with chopped tart apples, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy pepitas, and nutty Manchego. The salad is brought together with a sweet and seasonal apple cider vinaigrette.
    A cinnamon apple cake with two slices cut out on a piece of parchment paper with a navy blue background.

    Savory

    Apples are one of those fruits that taste just as good in savory dishes as they do in sweets! Below are some of my favorite savory apple main dishes and sides that I make again and again.

    A large dish of sweet potato casserole with a spoon taking a serving out of the side.
    Apple Cider Sweet Potato Casserole
    This make-ahead, freezer-friendly Apple Cider Sweet Potato Casserole features fresh sweet potatoes cooked in apple cider and topped with a delicious toasted pecan streusel.
    See the recipe
    A large dish of sweet potato casserole with a spoon taking a serving out of the side.
    Apple Cranberry Sauce
    This stunning Apple Cranberry Sauce has a hint of crisp, clean apple flavor and is naturally-sweetened with apple cider and maple syrup. It's my favorite twist on traditional cranberry sauce and is an easy, make-ahead side dish!
    See the recipe
    A glass bowl filled with apple cranberry sauce on a wood cutting board with a grey towel.
    Pork Chops with Cranberry Apple Pan Sauce
    This Pork Chop Skillet with Cranberry Apple Pan Sauce is an easy, one-pan dish that features all the flavors and colors of fall! It's a healthy skillet dinner that is great for weeknights and even fancy enough for a special dinner.
    See the recipe
    Pan-fried pork chops in a cast-iron skillet with a cranberry apple pan sauce.
    Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pork Loin
    This cozy Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pork is a delicious and simple pork loin recipe that is perfect for the fall and winter season. It's a great make-ahead and freezer-friendly option that the whole family will love!
    See the recipe
    A white platter with slices of pork loin topped with apples, onions, and gravy.
    Chicken Cheddar Tostadas with Apple Jicama Slaw
    These miniature tostadas feature the classic pairing of apples and cheddar cheese in a Southwestern inspired party appetizer.
    See the recipe
    A side shot of a mini chicken tostada topped with apple slaw and a cilantro leaf.

    Desserts

    I love a good apple dessert, and below are some options for healthy apple desserts and some more indulgent ones for special occassions!

    An overhead shot of apple dumplings in a red cast iron braised on a white counter top.
    Healthy Carrot Cake Recipe
    This healthy carrot cake recipe is made with apples, whole grain flour, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup and a honey cream cheese frosting. It's incredibly moist and easy to make.
    See the recipe
    Carrot cake sliced into bars on a parchment paper lined cutting board.
    Whole Wheat Cinnamon Apple Cake
    This rustic Whole Wheat Cinnamon Apple Cake is made with hearty whole-grain flour and loaded with cinnamon apple flavor!
    See the recipe
    A cinnamon apple cake with two slices cut out on a piece of parchment paper with a navy blue background.

    More on the indulgent side:

    Easy Apple Tart for One
    This easy apple tart recipe is so quick you will have dessert in no time. You can use these ingredients to make 1-12 single serving apple tarts - make it to suite your needs!
    See the recipe
    A side shot of an apple tart on a white plate topped with ice cream and caramel sauce.
    Granny’s Apple Dumplings
    This recipe for Apple Dumplings with Sparkling Cider Sauce is a scratch-made version of the old-fashion apple dumplings made with Mountain Dew!
    See the recipe
    Apple dumplings in a round red baking dish with a serving spoon on the side.
    Boiled Cider Pecan Pralines
    This recipe is for a creamy version of the pecan pralines. Boiled apple cider is also used to add a unique flavor profile.
    See the recipe
    A white plate filled with boiled cider pecan praline candies on a marble countertop.

    Are you ready to make something delicious with apples? I’m so excited to see what you come up with.

    If you make any of these recipes, I'd love to know how they turn out for you! Leave a comment and rate the recipe below. This will help me with the creation of future recipes! 

    I’d also love to feature your creation in my monthly newsletter, so you can upload a photo to Instagram or Twitter with the tag @sweetcayenne5 to be featured!

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    1. Carol Grimes says

      March 05, 2021 at 3:58 am

      I love it! Recipes with apples are a treasure. I will definitely be making a few of these recipes. Thanks for this collection.

      • Whitney Reist says

        March 08, 2021 at 2:58 pm

        Thank you, Carol! I hope you get to enjoy some of these 🙂

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