It’s heeeereeee!
Apple season! And yes, if you were here with me in real life, I would be acting just as excited as I sound.
Apples are absolutely one of my favorite foods. They might be the perfect food: filling, sweet, tart, crunchy and local (if you’re lucky). There are so many wonderful varieties of apples, but I think I’ll dive into that another day on the blog.
Now is the perfect time to head to your best farmers market or orchard and grab every crisp apple variety that you have and haven’t heard of.
Without further ado, here are 6 apple recipes that will help you make the most of this blessed apple season.
Recipes start from top left
1. Arkansas Black Apple Crumb Cake
Whether you’re using an heirloom variety of apple (like the Arkansas black) or whatever you have on hand, it will be great in this cinnamon-filled, fluffy crumb cake.
2. Carolina Apple Sidecar
You’ll only need fresh apple for a garnish on this fall-inspired cocktail. Grab some apple brandy, lemon and apple cider for this refreshing treat.
3. Salted Caramel Apple Tart
Bust out your sea salt and puff pastry to make this simple yet beautiful apple tart that is sure to impress.
4. Apple Pear Crisp
This is one of the best crisp recipes I’ve stumbled upon in the past few years. The apples and pears make a great marriage of flavors and create the perfect foundation for vanilla ice cream.
5. Aged Cheddar & Apple Grilled Cheese
Make your apples savory and great as a side for soup with this easy but fancy cheddar and apple grilled cheese sammy.
6. Puffy Apple Pancake
The Puffy Apple Pancake is a Pennington family classic (thanks, mom), and it has made many a Saturday morning extra special. It’s crisp, sweet, tangy and a step above your average pancake.
Happy apple season, ya’ll!