14 Ways to Use Apples This Autumn

14 Ways to Use Apples This Autumn

Fall is here, and if you're already pumpkin spiced out, we've got the next best thing, apple recipes! It's the perfect time to get outdoors and pick some fresh apples during this season's harvest. Whether you plan on turning your fruit into a warm cider or freshly baked pie, we're confident that it will sweeten up any autumn night. While sweet fall desserts are an apple specialty, they're not the only thing they can be used for this season. The next time you have a bunch of apples sitting at home, we encourage you to get creative and whip up a fall apple recipe you wouldn't usually try. To help you get started, we've created a list of 14 creative recipes with apples the entire family will enjoy. From sweet apple-infused berry crumbles to decadent dessert pizza, theres bound to be a recipe on this list that youll enjoy. Keep scrolling to get started!

Combine Apples with Peanut Butter

14 Ways to Use Apples This Autumn | Bob's Red Mill Blog One of our favorite ways to enjoy an apple is as a delicious snack. Sweet, crispy and full of flavor, apples can be paired with peanut butter to provide you with a protein-packed energy boost no matter what time of day it is. There are many ways you can choose to enjoy this yummy treat. You can either core your apple and stuff the center with peanut butter, or you can cut it up and add the nut butter to each slice. Allergic to peanuts? Don't fret. Almond butter, cashew butter and even Pumpkin Seed Butter taste great when paired with this crunchy fruit.

Make Apple-Infused Drinks

Apples aren't just for eating! In fact, there are so many fun and exciting ways to drink them. Blend your favorite apple variety into a fresh smoothie, juice apples for a nutrient-rich drink, or add apple slices to water, tea, mocktails and cocktails for a fruity burst of flavor. No matter what you decide to add apples to, it's sure to boost flavor and leave your palate satisfied.

Turn Them into a Berry Crumble

14 Ways to Use Apples This Autumn | Bob's Red Mill Blog Most baked apple desserts get a bad rap from nutritionists and health experts. This is because they are commonly laden with large amounts of sugar, oil and cream. For individuals who prefer their desserts a bit lighter than most, this Cranberry Apple Pecan Crumble Pie makes for the perfect substitute. Packed with naturally sweet ingredients, it's made with fresh cranberries and regular rolled oats, resulting in a pie that will keep you reaching for another slice.

Keep Cakes and Baked Goods Moist

There's nothing better than a freshly baked cake straight from the oven. The frosting melts into it and the first bite is a heavenly mixture of delicious flavor and freshly baked batter. If you're searching for a way to keep your cake fresh and moist even after a few days of storage, then we have just the trick for you. To prevent your baked goods from drying out, slice an apple in half and store your treat in an airtight container with the apple halve. The apple's moisture will keep your cake fresh for a few days until you're ready to eat. And when you do take a bite, it will taste straight from the oven!

Upgrade Your Sandwiches

Are you a fan of grilled cheese? We mean it when we say you haven't lived until you've tried grilled cheese made with brie. To make a grilled cheese sandwich out-of-this-world delicious, make your next sandwich with brie and apples. If you're craving even more sweetness, add honey as an additional topping.

Ripen Fruit Faster

Apples give off a gas called ethylene. When near other fruits, the effects of this gas can accelerate ripening. The next time you have a bunch of green bananas, avocados or even tomatoes that you're hoping will ripen quickly, place them in a brown paper bag alongside already ripe apples. In just a day or so, the apples will take your fruit from hard and green to ready to eat.

Make Apple Pie

14 Ways to Use Apples This Autumn | Bob's Red Mill Blog We'd be lying if we said our favorite way to use apples wasn't to make an apple pie. Especially in the fall! Apple pie is a rich and flavorful fall dessert that deserves a spot at any dinner table. For a tasty treat that all of your guests will enjoy, make this Amazing Apple Pie recipe. Made with Gluten Free Pie Crust Mix, it's the perfect dessert to indulge in after a festive fall meal.

Make Muffins

On the hunt for a gratifying grab-and-go snack? Apple muffins are exactly what you're searching for. When made with wholesome ingredients, apple muffins can be just as nutritious as they are sweet! Place these yummy Cinnamon Apple Crisp Muffins as a tasty spread on the dessert table, or pack them with you for a fiber-rich fortifying treat. And remember, you can always make an apple recipe your own! With just a bit of creativity, you can add extra ingredients like walnuts, cranberries or cinnamon to these muffins to make them even more customized to your guests' tastebuds.

Spice up Oatmeal

It's no secret that we start our day off with a freshly cooked bowl of oats at Bob's Red Mill. While oats taste delightful on their own, eating the same thing every day can quickly become boring. Try mixing apples into your dish to spice up your bowl of oats and keep your tastebuds intrigued. Alone, topped with honey, or swirled with peanut butter, apples are an excellent way to add a boost of flavor to your breakfast while still keeping it nutritious. Searching for the perfect apple and oat recipe? Try out this Apple Pie Oatmeal!

Bake a Gluten Free Treat

14 Ways to Use Apples This Autumn | Bob's Red Mill Blog Are you or a loved one allergic to gluten? If so, don't fret! There are still plenty of ways you can make your favorite baked goods entirely gluten free. Take this Gluten Free Harvest Apple Bread, for example. Full of flavor and wholesome ingredients, it's the ideal treat to make during the fall season. Dress it up as a dessert or enjoy it as a quick morning treat on your way out of the house. We're confident that everyone who takes a bite will enjoy it!

Make Apple Chips

Need a quick way to turn apples into an easy snack? Turn them into apple chips! While apples will keep in cold temperatures for an extended period, dried apples can be stored even longer and still retain some of their chewiness. If you're hoping to add a texturized crunch to your meals, bake your apples and turn them into apple chips. They're the perfect treat to dip in a sweet sauce like yogurt or drizzle with caramel. Plus, apple chips can also be crunched and added to oatmeal, salads and even soup. The many ways you can use dried and baked apples in recipes are endless.

Create a Dessert Pizza

14 Ways to Use Apples This Autumn | Bob's Red Mill Blog Pizza is one of those foods that taste good with just about anything. However, pizza and fruit are two good groups you don't see combined often, unless we're talking about pineapple, of course. If you're craving a dish that combines numerous unique toppings (like pizza does) yet holds a more dessert-like flavor, then you'll love this Apple Dessert Pizza. Made with a pizza-like dough, we've combined wholesome and tasty ingredients like apples and cinnamon to create an Apple Dessert Pizza fit for any gathering. Plus, because it's made with our Gluten Free Pizza Crust Mix, it's the perfect treat to serve guests with a gluten intolerance.

Soften Brown Sugar

Have you noticed that your brown sugar has recently transformed itself from a soft crumb spread into a rigid brick-like shape? If so, don't worry. It's not time to throw your brown sugar out just yet. Instead, to return your brown sugar to its natural soft state, place an apple slice in a sealed bag with the hardened brown sugar. The sugar will begin to absorb the moisture in the fruit, and in just a few days, it will be as soft as ever! We hope that this list of fourteen fun and refreshing recipes with apples has inspired you to keep this superfruit stocked in your kitchen. From grilled cheese sandwiches to apple-packed oatmeal, there are several ways you can use apples to liven up any meal! Have a favorite fall apple recipe of your own? Wed love to hear about it! Let us know how you bake with this seasonal fruit in the comments below! From everyone at Bobs Red Mill, happy baking!  
Bob's Red Mill
November 27 2020

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