13 Fast & Fresh Apple Recipes You Need This Fall

Apple-Pecan Pork Chops

Autumn isn't just about pecan pie; you can use this fall-favorite nut in your dinner recipes, too! Chopped pecans add a welcome crunch to tender pork chops and apple slices simmered in a simple brown sugar glaze to create a 20-minute skillet dinner.

Pork and Kohlrabi Noodle Bowls

A DIY cashew cream (aka your new favorite vegan condiment) adds rich creaminess to the plant-based meal-in-a-bowl with just enough meat to help the dish hit 28 grams of protein. Spiralized apple and kohlrabi make the sweet-and-savory base that contributes to the 8 grams of fiber per serving.

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Pork Chops with Maple Apples

If you're not quite ready for fall, one bite of this dish will change your mind. A double dose of apples (apple juice and fresh apple slices, of course) plus a drizzle of maple syrup brings warm and cozy fall flavors to these skillet-cooked pork chops. It's a 30-minute, one-pan take on pork chops with apples.

Chicken-and-Apple Curry Soup

Mmm, fresh apple recipes don't get much cozier than this! Just half a cup of half-and-half adds the silky richness you crave in a soup, while curry powder (it's not just for curry recipes) and apple juice add big flavor.

Pan-Roasted Chicken with Brussels Sprouts and Apples

Everyone pairs pork and apples for dinner when fall rolls around, but what about chicken? These easy pan-roasted chicken thighs require only 5 ingredients (talk about easy apple recipes!), and when chicken joined with maple syrup-cooked apples, you have an easy dinner winner.

Cabbage and Apple Farro Toss

Get ready for repeat requests for this healthy apple side dish. The addition of just a few slices of bacon lends salty notes to the sweet and tangy combination of apples and cabbage. Including whole-grain farro in the mix makes the side salad almost hearty enough to be an entrée. Go ahead and add your favorite protein to transform this side dish into a main.

Muenster, Cabbage, and Apple Sandwiches

Make your lunchtime sandwich extra-spectacular with Muenster cheese, shredded cabbage, and apple slices. This grilled cheese might feel fancy, but it takes only a handful of ingredients and 30 minutes.

Pork Chops, Apples & Greens

We can't resist the combo of pork chops and apple slices, and stirring fresh spinach into the mix makes this fast and fresh meal even more nutritious. If that crispy, golden coating on the chops doesn't entice the family the honey-mustard drizzle should.

Chicken with Apple-Vegetable Slaw Stir-Fry

When it comes to apple dinner recipes, it doesn't get much speedier than stir-fry. This quick chicken dinner is loaded with mushrooms, green cabbage, and asparagus, plus a helping of fruit from a handful of tart apple slices.

Spinach Salad with Apple Vinaigrette

Want to get your salads more fall-ready? One drizzle of this vinaigrette made of fresh apples, cider vinegar, and maple syrup will make any salad ready for the season. We like it best tossed with spinach, apple slices, and celery root.

Peanut Butter and Apple-Bacon Sandwiches

Yes, this sandwich has peanut butter, but this is no PB&J. Each grilled sandwich is loaded with apple slices and crispy bacon, making it a huge upgrade from the usual brown-bag sandwich.

Apple-Anise Pizza

Turn tart green apples into a fresh, crispy pizza topper by cooking them alongside shallots, walnuts, and honey. These fall-ready pizzas make a perfect appetizer for any autumn celebration!

Crisp Catfish with Apple-Celery Slaw

Crispy, crunchy catfish needs a fresh counterpart on the side, and this apple-celery slaw does the trick. Just mix celery, green apple slices, and red cabbage with honey, mayo, and lemon juice, and this tangy fall slaw is ready to eat.