Apple recipes

Apple recipes for every basket you bring home.

Classic pies, cider donuts, apple butter, savory pork chops, kid-friendly snacks, and warm drinks. Every recipe is written for real fresh-picked apples so the flavor holds up.

Spiced Apple Jam
90 minServes 8easy

Spiced Apple Jam

Capture the essence of apple season with this delightful Spiced Apple Jam. It's an easy and rewarding way to preserve the flavor of your freshly picked U-Pick apples. Spread it on toast, stir it into yogurt, or gift it to friends.

Small-Batch Apple Butter
75 minServes 4easy

Small-Batch Apple Butter

This small-batch apple butter recipe is perfect for using those beautiful U-Pick apples you just brought home. It's an easy way to transform fresh fruit into a rich, spiced spread that's wonderful on toast or pancakes. You'll love the homemade taste and aroma.

Homemade Applesauce
40 minServes 6easy

Homemade Applesauce

This homemade applesauce recipe is wonderfully simple and tastes so much better than store bought. Use your freshly picked U-Pick apples for the best flavor. It's perfect on its own, with pork, or as a baking ingredient.

Apple Chutney
80 minServes 6easy

Apple Chutney

This Apple Chutney is a delightful way to preserve the bounty of your apple picking. Sweet, tangy, and spiced, it pairs wonderfully with cheeses, roasted meats, or on a simple cracker. Made with fresh picked apples, it is a taste of autumn in every bite.

Pickled Apples
30 minServes 6easy

Pickled Apples

Capture the fresh, crisp taste of pick-your-own apples with this simple pickled apple recipe. These tangy apples are a delicious accompaniment to savory dishes or charcuterie boards. They're a fantastic way to preserve the harvest.

Apple Cider Jelly
50 minServes 6easy

Apple Cider Jelly

Capture the essence of apple season in a jar with this delightful Apple Cider Jelly. Made with fresh, local apple cider, it's a sweet and tangy spread perfect for breakfast or dessert. This recipe is a wonderful way to enjoy the flavors of your U-Pick apple harvest all year long.

Dried Apple Rings
260 minServes 6easy

Dried Apple Rings

Capture the essence of apple season with these delightful dried apple rings. Perfect for snacking, baking, or adding to your morning oats, these rings are a simple and delicious way to preserve your U-Pick apple bounty. Enjoy the natural sweetness and satisfying chew of perfectly dried apples.

Easy Slow-Cooker Apple Butter
620 minServes 24easy

Easy Slow-Cooker Apple Butter

Dark, spiced, spoonable apple butter that cooks itself while you sleep. Perfect for the after-picking apple glut.

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Short, practical recipes that use exactly what is in season at your local orchard.