I haven’t gone apple picking yet this fall, but last weekend I bought a half bushel more than I needed from my favorite local spot, Riverview Orchards — both for eating and for their apple cider donuts, which I think are the best around.
I started by baking Teddie’s Apple Cake, an old family favorite, and I plan to make a big batch of homemade applesauce and then an applesauce bundt cake with that sauce. Below are more apple recipes to try this season.
Happy fall, friends 🍁
10 Apple Recipes to Make Right Now
Easy French Apple Tart (Easier than it looks — promise!)
Teddie’s Apple Cake (A classic.)
Big Apple Pancake (The coziest way to start the day.)
Apple Frangipane Galette (Made with foolproof pie dough.)
Homemade Applesauce — simple, quick, and rewarding. Simmer apples with the skins on for the best color; deeply red varieties like Empire produce a beautifully hued sauce.
Applesauce Bundt Cake — if you make a batch of applesauce, this moist bundt cake is an excellent next step. Thanks to applesauce and yogurt, it stays tender for days. (You don’t need to make your own applesauce to use this recipe.)
Balzano Apple Cake — a longtime favorite that’s comforting and rich in apple flavor.
Apple Cobbler with Hot Sugar Crust — from Kristen Miglore’s Genius Desserts; the technique of pouring hot water over the batter before baking sounds strange but yields a fantastic crust.
Cinnamon-Spiced Apple Date Butter — delicious on toast and a lovely homemade gift.
Apple Pie Overnight Oats — a treat to wake up to, with apple pie flavors turned into a hearty breakfast.
Apple Orchard Muffins — topped with a crunchy turbinado sugar crust for irresistible texture.
Also, don’t forget a great pumpkin loaf for the season: a one‑bowl pumpkin bread that’s simple and satisfying.
10+ Apple Recipes for Fall: Homemade Applesauce
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- Author: Alexandra Stafford
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 quart
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Homemade applesauce is quick and rewarding. It requires no peeling, no added sugar, and no spices for a naturally bright, fresh result.
Apples: Any variety works. Fuji and Pink Lady are great if you can find them at the market; Empire apples give a lovely red color.
You’ll get the smoothest results using a food mill to strain the cooked apples.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. apples — about 8 to 10 apples (see notes above)
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Cut apples into large chunks by slicing around the core and discarding it. Place apple pieces in a large pot with about 1 cup of water. Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium or medium-low and simmer until the apples are very tender, about 20 minutes. Time varies by apple variety and how full the pot is.
- Spoon the tender apples into a food mill in small batches and press to remove skins and seeds, adjusting how much of the cooking liquid you use as needed. That’s it — enjoy the applesauce warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American