19 savory apple recipes that go beyond dessert

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When you think of apples and fall, your mind probably jumps to sweet treats like apple pie. But why stop there? These 19 savory apple recipes that go way beyond dessert and will warm up your kitchen and your soul.

Pork chops with apples and onions in a skillet.
Pork Medallions with Apples and Cabbage. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast with Apples and Cheese

Air fryer stuffed chicken breast on a white plate.
Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast with Apples and Cheese. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Take your chicken game to the next level with this genius pairing of apples and cheese. The air fryer locks in the flavors, making every bite a savory fall dream.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast with Apples and Cheese

Instant Pot Pork Loin Roast with Apples and Mashed Potatoes

Instant Pot recipe for pork tenderloin served with apple sauce on a white plate.
Instant Pot Pork Loin Roast with Apples and Mashed Potatoes. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This isn’t your grandma’s pork roast. Apples and mashed potatoes cooked right in the Instant Pot make this a one-pot wonder. It’s the kind of hearty meal that screams fall comfort.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Pork Loin Roast with Apples and Mashed Potatoes

Raw Beet Salad with Apples and Carrots

Grated beets, apples and carrots on a spoon.
Raw Beet Salad with Apples and Carrots. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Crisp apples, earthy beets, and crunchy carrots make this salad a fresh and vibrant fall dish. It’s the perfect side to pretty much anything, and it’s a rainbow of autumn colors on your plate.
Get the Recipe: Raw Beet Salad with Apples and Carrots

Pork Tenderloin with Apples – Slow Cooker Recipe

Slow cooker pork tenderloin with apples and rosemary.
Pork Tenderloin with Apples – Slow Cooker Recipe. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Let the slow cooker do the work while you enjoy the smells of fall wafting through your house. The apples break down into a kind of fruity gravy that makes the pork tenderloin just mouthwateringly good.
Get the Recipe: Pork Tenderloin with Apples – Slow Cooker Recipe

Apple Cider Instant Pot Beef Stew

Bowl of Instant Pot beef stew with carrots and potatoes.
Apple Cider Instant Pot Beef Stew. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Apple cider in beef stew? Oh yes, we went there. The cider adds a subtle sweetness that complements the hearty flavors. It’s like wrapping yourself in a warm fall blanket… but you can eat it.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Instant Pot Beef Stew

Pork Medallions with Apples and Cabbage

Pork chops with apples and onions in a skillet.
Pork Medallions with Apples and Cabbage. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

If you’re looking to impress, look no further. Pork medallions, apples, and cabbage combine for a sophisticated dish that’s actually super easy to make. It’s an unexpected but totally welcome fall trio.
Get the Recipe: Pork Medallions with Apples and Cabbage

Instant Pot Apple Sauce

Mason jar with instant pot applesauce next to a green napkin.
Instant Pot Apple Sauce. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Forget store-bought, making applesauce in the Instant Pot is a game changer. It’s ultra-easy, quick, and the flavors are off the charts. Serve it as a snack, a side, or dollop it on a bowl of ice cream; you can’t go wrong with this fall staple.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Apple Sauce

Glazed Pork Chops and Apples

Tea glazed pork chops with sauteeed apples on top and sage garnish.
Glazed Pork Chops and Apples. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These pork chops coated in a sweet pumpkin tea glaze and served with apple slices that have been poached in the same sweet tea. It’s a deliciously flavorful and healthy fall meal.
Get the Recipe: Glazed Pork Chops and Apples

Sauerkraut with Apples & Bacon

Sauerkraut with Apples and Bacon in a serving dish with a spoon.
Sauerkraut with Apples & Bacon. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Apples and sauerkraut are a perfect combination! This dish is sweet, tangy, smoky, and totally delicious!
Get the Recipe: Sauerkraut with Apples & Bacon

Baked Sweet Potato Slices (With Apples and Cranberries)

A spoonful of sweet potato slices with apples and cranberries in a white dish.
Baked Sweet Potato Slices (With Apples and Cranberries). Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Baked Sweet Potato Slices are baked with sweet apples and tart cranberries for a simple, tasty, and healthy side dish.
Get the Recipe: Baked Sweet Potato Slices (With Apples and Cranberries)

Apple Bacon Scones

Apple bacon scones on parchment paper with apple butter in a bowl.
Apple Bacon Scones. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These apple butter bacon scones are stuffed with fresh apples, salty bacon pieces and made with apple butter to keep them nice and moist. Perfect breakfast on a crisp cool fall morning.
Get the Recipe: Apple Bacon Scones

Baked Brie with Apple Ginger Chutney

Baked Brie with apple ginger chutney with grilled bread on a board.
Baked Brie with Apple Ginger Chutney. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Bake brie is crazy good and so easy! Top it with apple-ginger chutney for an appetizer that’s perfect for parties or just a snack!
Get the Recipe: Baked Brie with Apple Ginger Chutney

Apple Cheddar Muffins

Apple Cheddar Muffins on a square plate with a cut muffin.
Apple Cheddar Muffins. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Sweet apples and tangy cheddar go hand in hand in these easy and delish muffins. Filled with flavor, these moist muffins are easy to make, and they freeze like a dream!
Get the Recipe: Apple Cheddar Muffins

Mulligatawny Soup

Bowl of mulligatawny soup with a hand lifting a spoonful of soup.
Mulligatawny Soup. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This delicious curried lentil soup gets a touch of sweetness from fresh apples and coconut milk.
Get the Recipe: Mulligatawny Soup

Creamy Butternut Squash Apple Soup

A bowl of butternut squash soup with a spoon on a colorful blue and white plate.
Creamy Butternut Squash Apple Soup. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Indulge in the warmth of autumn with a velvety blend of creamy butternut squash and crisp apples. Enhanced with the golden touch of turmeric and a hint of tangy apple cider vinegar, this soup captures the essence of the season’s harvest while enticing you to savor more nourishing vegetables.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Butternut Squash Apple Soup

Apple Cider Pulled Pork Tacos

A white tray of apple cider pulled pork tacos.
Apple Cider Pulled Pork Tacos. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Apples work in savory recipes so nicely. These Apple Cider Pulled Pork Tacos will show you how! They are an easy meal to make during the week with a crock pot or slow cooker, flavoring the pork with spices and apple cider. Serve on tortillas with apple matchsticks, dried cranberries, arugula and honey for a delicious dinner.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Pulled Pork Tacos

Honey Chicken Apple Salad

Honey apple chicken salad with fresh sage leaves in a teal bowl.
Honey Chicken Apple Salad. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This honey chicken salad with apples and sage makes a great new spin on lunch.
Get the Recipe: Honey Chicken Apple Salad

Pork Chops and Applesauce with Blackberries

Pork chops with blackberry applesauce on a gray plate.
Pork Chops and Applesauce with Blackberries. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Upgrade the traditional pork chops and applesauce duo for the fall season by adding a twist of blackberries. This oven-roasted applesauce can be made with late-season fresh berries or frozen berries and pairs perfectly with juicy pork, creating a delicious blend that captures the essence of autumn.
Get the Recipe: Pork Chops and Applesauce with Blackberries

Leek Apple Cheddar Soup

A bowl of apple cheddar leek soup with chopped nuts.
Leek Apple Cheddar Soup. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This leek apple cheddar soup is sweet, creamy and topped with chopped walnuts and cranberries.
Get the Recipe: Leek Apple Cheddar Soup

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