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  6. Our Best Apple Recipes from the Last 30 Years

Our Best Apple Recipes from the Last 30 Years

September 10, 2020
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EatingWell is celebrating our 30th anniversary, and to highlight our love affair with seasonality, we’ve pulled together our best apple recipes. We have more than 250 apple recipes in our archives and it was hard to narrow it down! From baking with apples to using apples in a savory fashion, it’s clear that apples are good for more than keeping the doctor away (although it’s justified!). With recipes like Apple Cider Chicken to Chai-Spiced Apple Pie, you’ll fall in love with the fruit just like we did 30 years ago.

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Fresh Apple Squares

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One batch of dough does double duty as both the crust and streusel topping to make one of the easiest desserts around.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, October 1998; October 2020 30th Anniversary

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Apple Cider Chicken

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Fresh apples and apple cider add fall flavor to this quick chicken sauté.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, March 1998; October 2020 30th Anniversary

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Caramel Apples

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These fall treats have just enough caramel to give a nice hit of salty-sweet flavor in each bite.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2012; October 2020 30th Anniversary

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Chai-Spiced Apple Pie

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Ginger, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves give this apple pie recipe a bold punch of flavor, and the apple filling is sweetened with honey instead of sugar.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2017; October 2020 30th Anniversary

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Apple & Cheddar Side Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette

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This salad is easy and festive--the perfect healthy addition to your holiday table. The no-sugar-added dressing blends well with the sweet notes of apple and sharp Cheddar cheese, and crunchy pecans round out the dish.Ā Source: Eatingwell.com, October 2018

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Apple-Pie Sangria

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This refreshing sangria, infused with fall flavors of apples, cider and cinnamon, provides warming cheer for a chilly autumn evening. Use red-skinned apples for the most attractive presentation.

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3-Ingredient Cheddar & Apple Bites

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Creamy apple butter and sharp Cheddar cheese are a perfect match in these easy party hors d'oeuvres. This recipe calls for prepared pie crust, which is pressed into mini muffin tins to make little tart shells, so it's super easy to make as well. Add slices of apple for extra crunch, if you'd like, or keep these bites simple. Either way, consider making a double batch--they'll go quickly. Source: EatingWell.com, November 2019

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Apple-Cinnamon Muffins

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These healthy apple-cinnamon muffins will put you in an autumnal state of mind no matter the time of year. Sprinkling the muffins with sugar before baking gives them a crispy top, just like a coffee-shop muffin--but these are a whole lot more nutritious than your average coffee-shop muffin, thanks to wholesome ingredients like white whole-wheat flour. Serve them for breakfast or a grab-and-go snack.Ā Source: Eatingwell.com, July 2019

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Apple-Cranberry Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese

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The tangy-sweet dressing in this spinach salad beautifully amplifies the apples and cranberries--and the creamy goat cheese transforms it into the perfect salad. Tasters raved about this easy fall salad. If you can't find Pink Lady apples, any sweet, crisp apple is a worthy substitute. Want to make this salad a main meal? Top with some rotisserie chicken, chickpeas or tofu.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, October 2019

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Miso Apple Bars

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Miso is not just for soup! This fermented bean paste's rich umami flavor balances the sweetness in this apple dessert recipe. More ways to use miso: whisk into a dressing or stir into sautéed vegetables with a bit of butter too.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2018

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Apple Ricotta Pancakes

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These healthy apple pancakes puff to perfection thanks to the right combination of ingredients, including a mixture of double-acting baking powder and baking soda (using both ensures the batter will spread out evenly and rise well). Ricotta cheese makes pancakes moister than using milk alone, and it packs nearly four times more protein than whole milk. Walnut oil is full of healthy fats and has a rich, nutty flavor, and white whole-wheat flour packs in more fiber than all-purpose flour. A bit of buttermilk adds a nice tang to these flapjacks. All in all, it adds up to a healthy breakfast that's sure to impress.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, September 2019

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Slow-Cooker Apple Cobbler

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This crock pot apple cobbler couldn't be easier: just spend 15 minutes prepping the apple mixture and cake topping, then let the slow cooker take care of the rest. We like the mixture of Honeycrisp and Fuji apples, but you can use other apples, such as Gala or Pink Lady, or add some Granny Smiths for tartness. Just steer clear of softer apples like Macintosh or Golden Delicious, which will get too mushy in the slow cooker. The apples release their juices, which marry with the sugar to create a delicious caramelly sauce, while the topping puffs up and takes on a lovely brown color. This simple fall dessert is delicious as-is or with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.Ā Source: Eatingwell.com, June 2019

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Curried Pork Chops with Roasted Apples & Leeks

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In this healthy oven-baked pork chop recipe, roasted apples and leeks lend a sweet-and-tart note. If you always chop the dark green tops off your leeks, don't discard them this time--they have a delicious flavor and become meltingly tender when roasted.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2014

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Apple-Peanut Butter Smoothie

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Apples and peanut butter are a classic pair-try them blended together in this healthy smoothie recipe.Ā Source: EatingWell.com October 2016

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Cinnamon Streusel Fresh Apple Bars

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These sweet, cinnamon-flavored apple bars are the perfect accompaniment for your afternoon cup of coffee or tea.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Butternut Squash Soup with Apple Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

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Layering apple slices into grilled cheese sandwiches adds a little crunch to a favorite soup dipper. And creamy butternut squash soup with ginger, cumin and turmeric is a nice change of pace from grilled cheese's usual tomato soup partner. Serve the duo for a comforting and easy weeknight dinner for the family. The soup keeps well in the fridge, so save leftovers for lunch or dinner later in the week.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, October 2019

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Apple-Cinnamon Overnight Oats

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It takes just a few minutes in the evening to mix rolled oats and almond milk and you have a head start on a healthy breakfast the following morning. In the morning, top the oatmeal with fresh fruit and toasted nuts. Make up to 4 jars at once to keep in the fridge for quick grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, September 2018

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Apple, Bacon and Sweet Potato Mini Casseroles

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These sweet and savory mini casseroles are ready in just an hour. Refrigerate or freeze the leftovers to enjoy later.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Fried Apple Pie Rolls

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In this healthy take on apple pie, wonton wrappers stand in for pie crust, saving you calories and the headache of rolling out dough. We like to use Granny Smith apples because they hold their shape and provide tart balance to the sweet filling. Try dipping these handheld crispy treats in whipped cream.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2016

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Fall Chopped Salad with Spinach, Butternut Squash, Apples & Cheddar

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Who says spinach salads are only for spring? Use autumn's tender crop of fresh spinach and other seasonal vegetables to make this fall salad with roasted butternut squash, apples, cheddar and pecans. This colorful and healthy salad would be a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving menu, but there's no reason to save it for holidays--serve it along with chicken or pork for a healthy weeknight dinner, or turn it into a main course by adding some chickpeas or chopped chicken or turkey.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, October 2019

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Spinach-Apple Juice

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This healthy spinach-apple juice is a green nutrient powerhouse loaded with calcium for bone health, and vitamins A and C for antioxidants. No juicer? No problem. See the juicing variation below to make this spinach-apple juice recipe in a blender.

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Apple Crisp

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There's nothing like this old-fashioned apple dessert recipe to top off a good dinner. It's low in calories and can be made even lower if prepared with sugar substitute.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Apple, Onion & Cranberry Stuffing

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Apples and fresh cranberries add a unique twist to this variation on the classic stuffing. Use fresh sage or rubbed sage in this recipe; the ground version is too bitter.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, Holiday Issue 1995

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Cinnamon-Sugar Dusted Apple Cider Donuts

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Fluffy and light with a warm cinnamon flavor, you'll be craving these homemade donuts (with a hot cup of coffee) all fall! Because apple cider can be harder to find year-round, take advantage of when it's "in season." Don't forget to make a few extra batches and freeze the donuts to enjoy when cider isn't available. Source: EatingWell.com, September 2019

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Apple Puffed Oven Pancake

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Apple pie spice is a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves or ginger. If you don't have any on hand, you can substitute cinnamon and a dash of cloves in the recipe.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Curried Parsnip & Apple Soup

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This creamy parsnip and apple soup recipe has amazing flavor from the combination of curry powder, coriander, cumin and ginger. Be sure to use fresh curry powder when making this soup. Not sure if yours is fresh? Open the jar: the aroma should meet your nose immediately. Serve with flatbread or whole-wheat rolls.

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All-American Apple Pies

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Little apple pies are baked in hollowed out shells of apples, topped with a pie crust lattice, and baked until golden brown and filling is bubbly.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Apple-Tomato Salad

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An apple adds sweetness and crunch to a fresh green salad made with cherry tomatoes, pecans, and blue cheese.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Apple Cinnamon Chia Pudding

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Switch up your morning oatmeal routine with this so-easy chia pudding recipe. It's made just like overnight oats: combine chia and your milk of choice, let soak overnight, then top with the classic flavor combo of apples and cinnamon, with pecans for added crunch.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, June 2017

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Apple Spice Cake with Cranberry-Mandarin Compote

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Apple butter and applesauce make this spice cake exceptionally moist and tender. The bright berry compote and billowy whipped cream provide perfect counterpoints.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, December 2019

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1 of 30 Fresh Apple Squares
2 of 30 Apple Cider Chicken
3 of 30 Caramel Apples
4 of 30 Chai-Spiced Apple Pie
5 of 30 Apple & Cheddar Side Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
6 of 30 Apple-Pie Sangria
7 of 30 3-Ingredient Cheddar & Apple Bites
8 of 30 Apple-Cinnamon Muffins
9 of 30 Apple-Cranberry Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese
10 of 30 Miso Apple Bars
11 of 30 Apple Ricotta Pancakes
12 of 30 Slow-Cooker Apple Cobbler
13 of 30 Curried Pork Chops with Roasted Apples & Leeks
14 of 30 Apple-Peanut Butter Smoothie
15 of 30 Cinnamon Streusel Fresh Apple Bars
16 of 30 Butternut Squash Soup with Apple Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
17 of 30 Apple-Cinnamon Overnight Oats
18 of 30 Apple, Bacon and Sweet Potato Mini Casseroles
19 of 30 Fried Apple Pie Rolls
20 of 30 Fall Chopped Salad with Spinach, Butternut Squash, Apples & Cheddar
21 of 30 Spinach-Apple Juice
22 of 30 Apple Crisp
23 of 30 Apple, Onion & Cranberry Stuffing
24 of 30 Cinnamon-Sugar Dusted Apple Cider Donuts
25 of 30 Apple Puffed Oven Pancake
26 of 30 Curried Parsnip & Apple Soup
27 of 30 All-American Apple Pies
28 of 30 Apple-Tomato Salad
29 of 30 Apple Cinnamon Chia Pudding
30 of 30 Apple Spice Cake with Cranberry-Mandarin Compote

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