5 Delicious Apple Recipes To Try Today

Apples are not only delicious but also incredibly versatile, making them perfect for a wide range of dishes. From sweet desserts to savory mains, here are 5 mouthwatering apple recipes that you can easily whip up in your kitchen:

# Classic Apple Pie

Ingredients

6 cups thinly sliced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 9-inch pie crusts (homemade or store-bought)

Method

- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

- In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Mix until the apples are evenly coated.

- Place one pie crust in a pie dish and add the apple mixture on top.

- Cover the apples with the second pie crust, sealing the edges.

- Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.

- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

- Allow the pie to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Cinnamon Apple Crisp

Ingredients

6 cups thinly sliced apples
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Method

- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

- In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced apples, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until the apples are evenly coated.

- Transfer the apple mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.

- In a separate mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, and melted butter. Mix until crumbly.

- Sprinkle the oat mixture over the apples in the baking dish.

- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.

- Allow the crisp to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

# Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup grated apple (such as Granny Smith)

Method

- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter.

- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in grated apple.

- Heat a lightly greased skillet or griddle over medium heat.

- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.

- Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.

- Serve the pancakes warm with maple syrup and additional sliced apples if desired.

# Apple Pecan Salad

Ingredients

4 cups mixed salad greens
1 apple, thinly sliced
1/4 cup pecan halves
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Method

- In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, apple slices, pecans, blue cheese, and dried cranberries.

- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.

- Serve immediately as a refreshing and nutritious side dish or light meal.

# Apple Stuffed Pork Chops

Ingredients

4 bone-in pork chops
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 apple, peeled, cored, and diced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Method

- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

- Season pork chops with salt and pepper to taste.

- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

- Add pork chops to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.

- In the same skillet, add diced apple, onion, celery, pecans, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until softened.

- Stir in chicken broth and maple syrup, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

- Place pork chops in a greased baking dish and spoon apple mixture over the top.

- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until pork chops are cooked through.

- Serve hot, with extra apple mixture spooned over the top.