Cool autumn evenings call for these warm apple dishes and crunchy salads.
If you prefer your apples on the side, try our mouthwatering fall salads.
However you slice it, these apple recipes have just the right appeal.

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With plenty of pecans and a caramel sauce, this cake is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Serve it up for breakfast or as a comforting snack any time of day.
Apple Turnovers
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Frozen puff pastry makes these handheld apple treats easy but highly impressive.

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Its similar to the classic Southernpineapple casserolebut with tender glazed apples.
Layer them in a baking dish, and cook until golden and bubbly.
Homemade Applesauce
Homemade applesauce is a bowl full of fall.

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With just a handful of ingredients, it’s also one of the easiest snacks you could make.
The fruity tart is as delicious as it is beautiful, and not so difficult to make.
This recipe uses grated apples to get a decadently moist texture along with toasted pecans for extra crunch.

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Once the batter is prepared, it is poured into a pan and baked until ready.
These couldn’t be easier and will be a huge crowd pleaser.
Apple-Cream Cheese Bundt Cake
This gorgeous cake is the perfect centerpiece for your fall gatherings.

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Apple Chess Pie
A gooey, butterychess pieis a favorite on any Southern dessert table.
The tender apples and soft caramel candies make the ultimate warm feeling that all will enjoy.
You’ll love how the scent of apples, spices, and fresh-squeezed oranges fills the house.

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Easy Skillet Apple Pie
Making an apple pie has never been so easy.
Top with the other crust and bake.
The secret to the crisp, flaky crust?

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Baking in a cast-iron skillet on a lower oven rack.
Frost it withBrowned-Butter Frosting(pictured) orCream Cheese Frosting.
Sorghum syrup, roasted sweet potatoes, and dried cranberries balance the greens and fresh-squeezed orange juice.

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And yes, it does call for 5 tablespoons of vanilla extract.
Just use scotch or whiskey as a replacement.
Be sure to brown the chops well so they’ll give the mustardy pan sauce deep flavor.

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Finish with a dollop of whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon.
The result is divine.
Apple Butter Cobbler With Drop Biscuits
This recipe calls for a staggering 4 pounds of apples.

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That’s right, 2 pounds of Granny Smith and 2 pounds of Honeycrisp or Gala.
Trust us, the harvest will be put to good use.
Slow-Cooker Apple Butter
Whip up a batch of our Slow-Cooker Apple Butter and the possibilities are endless.

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Try it on biscuits or use it in the pound cake recipe below.
This one calls for our Slow-Cooker Apple Butter and a Caramel Frosting that will rival Memaw’s.
Applesauce Cake
Applesauce Cake deserves to be baked up as often as possible this fall.

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Cinnamon, brown sugar, and an apple-y buttercream take the flavor profile over the top.
Apple, pecans, cranberries, and oats combine for a new, craveable take on oatmeal.
Chicken Sausage With Fennel And Apples
It’s not all about the turkey this season.

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Shake up your fall dinner strategy with this one-pan wonder.
This version was as close to the original as she found.
It also makes for an inventive use of that leftover Thanksgiving turkey.

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One thing’s for certain, it’s a treat for all.
Afterwards, fresh herbs and butter can be added to create a luscious pan sauce.
It’s best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

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