Every autumn, I would go apple-picking with my family at nearby orchards. (Yes, it’s hard to believe in Los Angeles– but there are plenty of apple orchards and ranches an hour drive away in Yucaipa and Oak Glen.) I’d come home with pounds and pounds of different varieties of apples. For rest of the month, my mother and I would come up with all sorts of new recipes to use up our harvest.
If you happen to be in the same predicament this fall, have no fear! From appetizers and drinks to entrees and desserts, I’ve put together a collection of unique apple recipes that I hope you enjoy! (Plus, they’re all vegetarian!)
We need a drink to start this party. I’m a big fan of sangria (see: summer sangria) and I’m thirsty for a glass of this autumn sangria with hard cider by Morgan of Cheese and Choco.
Juices and smoothies are big thing here in LA. I’m still on the fence about adding spinach to my smoothies. However, this apple banana green smoothie by Jennie of The Messy Baker has me considering to join the band wagon.
I’m always surprised by the inventive ways people incorporate new flavors into traditional recipes. Carla of Give Me Lemons adds spiced apple cider instant drink mix to make these fabulous looking caramel apple rice krispie treats.
You can’t go wrong with a grilled cheese. Melinda of Kitchen Tested gives grilled cheese an autumn boost with her pumpkin grilled cheese with apples and cheddar.
This is one of the prettiest apple cakes I’ve ever seen. I’m so in love with this apple spice cake with brown butter frosting by Kathy of Playin With My Food.
Kale makes for the some of the tastiest and healthiest salads. This kale salad with apple, pear and roasted pecans by Julia of The Roasted Root looks perfect for lunch!
Andrew of Eating Rules calls this the “bestest potato breakfast potato recipe ever.” It sure looks good to me. You think I can get my boyfriend to make me a bowl of breakfast potatoes with apples and fried egg for breakfast this weekend?
Natasha of Butter Baking has epitomized elegance in these lovely caramel apple galettes. I imagine serving these at a fancy afternoon tea or a fun Sunday brunch with the girls.
Autumn and winter weather means soup! Nothing warms me up inside as much as a nice bowl of soup. This curried leek and apple soup by Karen of Lavender and Lovage sure looks comforting.
More, please! That’s all I can say about this pumpkin pie stuffed baked apple by Morgan of Peaches Please.
Granny Smith apples are my favorite. I want to frame this gorgeous photo by Sylvie of Gourmande in the Kitchen. This green apple ginger martini radiates perfection.
