It’s fall, y’all – and PRIME time for apples!
Have you ever picked your own apples? I have a whole bunch of apple recipes to share with you below!
I went on my first apple picking experience at Sky Top Orchard (outside of Asheville, NC) this year. We left with a bucket full of apples and fresh apple cider for the road.
Since it was my first time going to a u-pick farm, I learned how quickly you can end up with more apples than you know what to do with!
Which begs the question: What to do with too many apples??
Lucky for you I have some ideas.
Here are 45+ vegetarian ways to use up your excess apples from your apple-picking haul! Apple desserts, apples in breads, apple snacks, even meals using apples!
Apple Nachos – Peanut butter + chocolate is obviously my fav, but you can also get creative with your toppings!
Astounding Apple Butter from Loaves and Dishes
Quick stovetop apple butter – this uses a few pounds of apples so is considered ‘small batch’ but you can definitely double or triple this to use a lot more apples!
Apple Matchsticks – a unique sweet snack with a little kick!
Sweet Potato and Apple Fruit Leather from Learning and Yearning
Cinnamon Apple Chips – since these are made without added sugar, they are a healthy snack!
Apple Popsicles with Date Caramel Crumble from Veggie Desserts
Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips – one of grandma’s recipes!
Apple Jelly from Masala Herb
Apple Roses from Foolproof Living – have you ever seen apple roses? Almost too cute to eat!
Homemade Applesauce from Thyme and Love
Chewy Apple Peanut Butter Bars from Sugar Dish Me
Vegan Apple Crumble From v Nutrition and Wellness
Southern Fried Apples – great on their own for dessert, though they can be a delicious sweet topping on other cakes, waffles, etc.
Paleo Apple and Cranberry Crisp from 24 Carrot Kitchen
Cheesecake Brownies with Caramel Apples from Contentedness Cooking
Gluten-Free Caramel Apple Pie from Gluten-free Easily
Apple Fritters from Tikkido
Apple Sugar from Learning and Yearning – I didn’t even know this was a thing, but it seems like dehydrated applesauce!
Brussels Sprouts, Apples and Caramelized Onions from Cadry’s Kitchen (and a helpful bonus: how to make caramelized onions)
Maple Apple Spaghetti Squash – a vegan-friendly and gluten-free appetizer! (also one of grandma’s recipes!)
Apple Cinnamon Stovetop Oatmeal from Sugar Dish Me
Apple Cider Chia Pudding from Spabettie
Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls from Trial and Eater
Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats from Tasting Page
Brie and Apple Sandwich from Hello Little Home
Grown-up Grilled Cheese Sandwich from Trial and Eater – with two kinds of cheese, tomatoes, and a crunch of apple!
Honey Apple Challah bread – a fun sweet twist – braided challah bread with yummy honey apples wrapped inside!
Cornbread Apple Loaf from Christina’s Cucina
Greek Yogurt Apple Cinnamon Bread from Kristine’s Kitchen Blog
Apple Filled Pull Apart Bread from Persnickety Plates
Apple fritter bread – that icing drizzle!
Sweet Potato Apple Soup from Trial and Eater
Roasted Acorn Squash Apple Soup from Tasteful Venture
Butternut Squash Apple Soup is one of my favorite soups!
Apple Walnut Bundt Cake from Extreme Couponing Mom
Mama’s Apple Pie from Bellalimento
Cinnamon Roasted Apple Muffins from Hey Nutrition Lady
Apple Crisp Cookie Cups from Liv for Cake
Apple Upside Down Cake from Lemon Blossoms
Baked Apples with Cashew Cream from Plant Based Cooking
Cocoa Apple Cake from Beyond the Chicken Coop
Goat Cheese Cheesecake with Honey Cinnamon Apples from Food Faith Fitness
Homemade apple pie filling – perfect for fully homemade pies
Kale and Apple Pecan Salad from Jeanette’s Healthy Living
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad from Foolproof Living
Spinach Apple Salad from Trial and Eater
Apple Fig Arugula Salad from Flavor the Moments
Vegan Waldorf Salad from Happy Kitchen Rocks
Five Greens Salad from The Organic Kitchen
Avocado Egg Salad with Apples – egg salad without the mayo, and adding a little extra crunch!
Apple Pie Smoothie from The Lemon Bowl
Homemade Apple Cider from Trial and Eater
Or you know, you can eat them apples right off the tree! The goats at Sky Top Orchard sure wanted to.
Tell me – what are you going to make with all your apples?
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Kendra Hegedus
Sunday 10th of September 2023
Do you have recipes for apple schnapps or apple liquor?
Helene
Wednesday 3rd of October 2018
That's such a great apple recipe resource. I never thought of making my own apple cider vinegar, so I 'm pretty excited about that :D
Cadry
Monday 1st of October 2018
So many good ideas! I love going apple picking in the fall. It's one of my favorite yearly traditions. I'll definitely keep this post in mind for next year's trip! Thanks for including my recipe.
Christina | Christina's Cucina
Monday 1st of October 2018
What a great list of recipes! Thanks for including my Apple Cornbread! :)