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National Apple Month

October

October in the U.S. is peak apple time—orchards open, presses run, and kitchens lean into warm spice and butter. Dozens of varieties shine: tart Granny Smith for pies, balanced Honeycrisp for crisps and salads, and aromatic Jonagold and Cortland for baking. Cook sweet and savory: pork chops with apples, roasted vegetables with a cider glaze, and pan sauces deglazed with cider. Mix apple varieties for better texture, and dial back sugar when using sweeter fruit. Save peels and cores for jelly or syrup, and stash extra harvest as applesauce or apple butter.

Featured dishes

Apple Pie

Americandesserts
Apple Pie

Apple Crisp

Americandesserts
Apple Crisp

Apple Cobbler

Americandesserts
Apple Cobbler

Apple Cake

Americanbaked goods
Apple Cake

Tarte Tatin

Frenchdesserts
Tarte Tatin

Apple Strudel

Austriandesserts
Apple Strudel

Caramel Apples

Americandesserts
Caramel Apples

Applesauce

Europeansauces & condiments
Applesauce

Apple Butter

Americanpreserved foods
Apple Butter

Apple Cider Donuts

Americanbaked goods
Apple Cider Donuts

Waldorf Salad

Americansalads
Waldorf Salad

Pork Chops With Apples

Americanmain courses
Pork Chops With Apples

Baked Apples

Americandesserts
Baked Apples

Apple Fritters

Americandesserts
Apple Fritters

Mulled Apple Cider

Americancocktails
Mulled Apple Cider

Apple Slaw

Americansalads
Apple Slaw
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Apple Cider Braised Chicken
apple-cider-braised-chicken
Coming soon

Sausage And Apple Stuffing

Americanside dishes
Sausage And Apple Stuffing
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Apple Cheddar Grilled Cheese
apple-cheddar-grilled-cheese
Coming soon

Roast Chicken With Apples

Frenchmain courses
Roast Chicken With Apples
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Brussels Sprouts With Apples
brussels-sprouts-with-apples
Coming soon
Listed
Apple Pancakes
apple-pancakes
Coming soon

Apple Galette

Frenchdesserts
Apple Galette

Arugula Salad With Apples

Americansalads
Arugula Salad With Apples

Apple Cranberry Chutney

Americansauces & condiments
Apple Cranberry Chutney

Apple Cider Pork Tenderloin

Americanmain courses
Apple Cider Pork Tenderloin