Autumn Apple Recipe Roundup: Sweet & Savory Delights

As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, there’s no better time to celebrate the humble apple in all its glory.

This versatile fruit shines in every corner of the kitchen, from sunrise to sunset—whether folded into fluffy pancakes, layered into gourmet sandwiches, or baked into spiced desserts that fill your home with the scent of fall.

This roundup is a love letter to autumn’s favorite fruit, featuring a mix of classic comfort and modern twists.

Whether you’re hosting a cozy brunch, packing a lunch with seasonal flair, or whipping up a showstopping dessert, these apple-centric recipes promise to delight.

So grab your favorite variety—Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji—and let’s get cooking!

Autumn Apple Recipe Roundup: Sweet & Savory Delights

Apples are the quintessential fall ingredient, adding sweetness, crunch, and versatility to every meal.

From cozy breakfasts, salads, sandwiches, hearty dinners and indulgent desserts, this roundup celebrates the best ways to enjoy apples this season.

🍳 Breakfast

German Apple Pancake

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A fluffy, oven-baked pancake studded with caramelized apples—perfect for a lazy day breakfast or weekend brunch.

Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of maple syrup.

With puffed edges, a custardy center, caramelized apples, this will become an instant brunch favorite.

Get The Recipe Here: German Apple Pancake.

Apple-Berry Topped Sourdough French Toast

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Skip the line for brunch and start your weekend off right with warm custardy slices of sourdough french toast topped sautéed apples and blueberries.

The tartness of the fruit balances the richness of the custardy bread.

Get The Recipe Here: Apple-Berry Topped Sourdough French Toast

🥪 Sandwiches

Brie Grilled Cheese with Fig Jam and Apples

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A gourmet twist on grilled cheese! Creamy brie, sweet fig jam, and crisp apple slices create a harmony of flavors between buttery, toasted bread.

Yes, fig jam is an excellent and popular pairing for brie, creating a classic sweet and savory combination that highlights the creamy, buttery flavor of the cheese. 

The sweetness of the jam complements the richness of the brie, while the texture adds another layer of interest.

Get The Recipe Here: Brie Grilled Cheese with Fig Jam and Apples

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🍲 Soup

Instant Pot Apple Butternut Squash Soup

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This velvety soup combines the sweetness of apples with earthy butternut squash. A hint of cinnamon and nutmeg makes it the ultimate comfort food.

Get The Recipe Here: Instant Pot Apple Butternut Squash Soup

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🥗 Salads

Apple Mango & Radish Salad

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A refreshing mix of crisp apples, juicy mango, and peppery radishes, tossed in a creamy dill and horseradish dressing.

Yes, apples and mangoes pair well together. As the sweetness of the mango can be balanced with a sweeter red apple.

Get The Recipe Here: Apple Mango & Radish Salad

Waldorf Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

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A healthier take on the classic Waldorf salad, featuring tender chicken, apples, dried cranberries, and candied walnuts wrapped in fresh lettuce.

This recipe uses already cooked chicken, making this a fast, easy, and a tasty way to enjoy these lettuce wraps! Ready in only 15 minutes.

Get The Recipe Here: Waldorf Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

Grilled Artisan Romaine Wedge with Cardamom Spiced Apples And Honey Lavender Orange Dressing

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This salad recipe creates a beautiful balance of flavors and textures, with crisp, charred romaine providing a smoky counterpoint to the soft, warm, and spicy-sweet apples and a honey-lavender orange dressing—a showstopper salad for dinner parties.

Get The Recipe Here: Grilled Artisan Romaine Wedge with Cardamom Spiced Apples And Honey Lavender Orange Dressing

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🥬 Side Dish

Brussels Sprouts with Apple, Bacon, and Honeyed Pecans

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Roasted Brussels sprouts get a sweet and savory upgrade with caramelized apples, crispy bacon, and crunchy pecans.

Typically, Brussels sprouts are halved or sliced. But in this dish they are shred so they cook quickly and absorb flavors and integrate easily with the other ingredients.

Get The Recipe Here: Brussels Sprouts with Apple, Bacon, and Honeyed Pecans

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🍗 Protein

Curried Chicken Salad with Apples and Pecans

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Aromatic curry powder adds depth to this creamy chicken salad, while apples and pecans provide texture and sweetness.

The creamy dressing is a luscious blend of honey and white wine vinegar adding a touch of sweetness and acidity that perfectly balances the warm, aromatic spices of the curry.

Get The Recipe Here: Curried Chicken Salad with Apples and Pecans

Sage-Rubbed Pork Chops with Sautéed Cardamom Apples and Kale

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Juicy pork chops rubbed with sage, served alongside tender kale and apples spiced with cardamom—a hearty autumn dinner.

The apples, enhanced with not only a touch of cardamom, but also a hint of honey, providing a delightful sweetness that elevates the dish to a new level of sophistication.

Get The Recipe Here: Sage-Rubbed Pork Chops with Sautéed Cardamom Apples and Kale

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🍰 Dessert

French Apple Cake

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France is famous for its deliciously fancy pastries and baked goods.

This rustic, French Apple Cake is no exception. With buttery cake loaded with chunks of fresh apples and a hint of rum. Simple yet irresistible.

Get The Recipe Here: French Apple Cake

Triple Apple Spiced Brown Sugar Glazed Coffee Cake

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Moist, spiced coffee cake with a triple layer of not only chunks of sweet and tangy apples, but also apple cider and applesauce.

A delicious autumn dessert that’s perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.

Get The Recipe Here: Triple Apple Spiced Brown Sugar Glazed Coffee Cake

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🍎 Snack

Homemade Cinnamon Brown Sugar Applesauce

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Warm, spiced applesauce made with cinnamon and brown sugar—a nostalgic treat that’s great on its own or paired with yogurt or oatmeal.

Get The Recipe Here: Homemade Cinnamon Brown Sugar Applesauce

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Whether you’re craving something sweet, savory, or somewhere in between, these apple-centric recipes are sure to make your autumn meals unforgettable.

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