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25 Amazing Apple Recipes

Updated March 04, 2021
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Credit: Greg DuPree

Whether your fave is the tart Granny Smith, juicy McIntosh, or sweet Golden Delicious, there's nothing better than biting into a fresh, crisp apple.

And few foods can rival the apple when it comes to health benefits. Rich in fiber, vitamin C, and relatively low in natural sugars, a medium-sized apple is only about 90 calories.

Here are 25 recipes you can use to wow friends and family with apple deliciousness.

RELATED: 15 Surprising and Tasty Ways To Use Apples

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Apple Havarti Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

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Try this recipe: Apple Havarti Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Grilled cheese isn't just for kids anymore! Adding Havarti and arugula to this lunchtime classic lends it a touch of maturity.

Ingredients: Dijon mustard, multigrain bread, Honeycrisp apple, Havarti cheese, unsalted butter, arugula

Calories: 409

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Apple-Broccoli Salad

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Try this recipe: Apple-Broccoli Salad

Using pre-made broccoli slaw saves a ton of prep-time—just toss all the ingredients together. And feel free to add some grilled chicken if you're looking for a bit more lean protein.

Ingredients: apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, shallot, kosher salt, black pepper, olive oil, Gala apples, broccoli slaw, golden raisins, almonds, fresh chives

Calories: 258

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Roasted Apples, Cauliflower, and Root Vegetables

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Try this recipe: Roasted Apples, Cauliflower, and Root Vegetables

Roasting apples brings out their natural sweetness and adds a perfect blast of fall to you plate.

Ingredients: Honeycrisp apples, cauliflower, butternut squash, carrots, parsnips, olive oil, fresh thyme, kosher salt, black pepper

Calories: 157

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Slow-Cooker Applesauce

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Try this recipe: Slow-Cooker Applesauce

Apple sauce may seem like something to toss into your kid's lunchbox, but this take is perfect for spicing up your oatmeal or topping a juicy pork chop.

Ingredients: pure maple syrup, unsalted butter, lemon juice, kosher salt, cinnamon sticks

Calories: 140

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Apple Tarte Tatin

Simple and sweet, this French treat couldn’t be easier to make. Other versions call for anywhere from one-half to an entire stick of butter—ours uses only 2 teaspoons, so you can dig in guilt-free.

Ingredients: Apples, frozen puff pastry dough, butter, brown sugar

Calories: 201 per slice

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Apple Sangria

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Ingredients: apples, apple juice, apple-cranberry juice, Calvados, seltzer, dry white wine

Calories: 195

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Apple-Spinach Chicken

Try this recipe: Apple-Spinach Chicken

The tart flavors of the Granny Smith apples blend with the bitter spinach to make a tender chicken recipe. It's a little low on fiber, so add a piece of multigrain toast to complete the meal.

Ingredients: Vegetable oil, boneless chicken breast, garlic, spicy brown mustard, apple cider, Granny Smith apples, baby spinach

Calories: 202

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Updated Waldorf Salad

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Use low-fat mayo mixed with apples, grapes, dried cranberries, celery, and walnuts for this chunky salad that renews a classic and curbs mid-afternoon hunger.

This dish delivers a serving of low-purine nuts and fruits. Plus, apples, grapes, and cranberries all contain malic acid, which may counter gout-promoting uric acid in your body.

Calories: 153

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Caramelized Pork Loin With Apples

The tartness of Granny Smith apples is the perfect contrast to this spicy pork. And you can get all the flavor for only 7 grams of fat.

Ingredients: Brown sugar, cumin, ground red pepper, garlic, pork loin, onions, balsamic vinegar, butter, Granny Smith apples, Rome apples

Calories: 199

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Baked Apple Fritters

Credit: Yunhee Kim

Ingredients: Dough: active dry yeast, 1% low-fat milk, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, honey, butter, teaspoon salt, egg Filling: butter, apple, apple juice, ground cinnamon Glaze: powdered sugar, honey, apple juice, ground cinnamon

Calories: 214

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Apple-Mascarpone Parfaits

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Mascarpone is a soft, creamy cheese with a distinct, rich flavor. This recipe combines it with cottage cheese to cut down on fat, and the cheese mixture enhances the tartness of the Granny Smith apples while still bringing the dessert together with its smooth texture.

Ingredients: Butter, Granny Smith apples, brown sugar, lime juice, ground ginger, cottage cheese, mascarpone, sugar, vanilla extract

Calories: 265

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Apple Slaw

Try this healthy version of coleslaw for a sweet and crunchy side. At only 2 grams of fat and 10 grams of carbs per serving, it's the perfect complement to any barbecue dish.

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Warm Apple and Rum Raisin Topping

This delish dessert is super easy to make. Just saute apples and butter in a skillet over medium heat, along with cinnamon and lemon juice. Add rum and golden raisins. Cool, and serve over vanilla ice cream or yogurt, or even on pancakes!

Ingredients: rum, golden raisins, butter, Cortland or McIntosh apples, cinnamon, lemon juice, vanilla ice cream or yogurt

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Cheddar and Apple Melt

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A great way to enjoy apples, and a snack even the kids will love!

Ingredients: shredded Cheddar cheese, apples, corn tortillas

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Apple-Sesame Chicken

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Stir-fry with apples? Yes, please. This tasty dish combines healthy ingredients like apples and chicken with curry powder and sesame seeds for a simple and hearty meal. Tip: Use brown rice and low-sodium soy sauce for an even healthier dish.

Try this recipe: Apple-Sesame Chicken

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Classic Apple Pie

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Almost better than mom’s! At less than 300 calories per slice, this delicious take on classic apple pie cuts the sugar and lets the fresh flavors of sweet, tart apples shine.

Try this recipe: Classic Apple Pie

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Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

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This creamy soup is light on calories but rich in antioxidants. Serve it in mini pumpkins.

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Caramel Apple Pie

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Tart Granny Smith apples are a nice contrast to the sticky-sweet caramel syrup. Plus, oats add a boost of filling fiber.

Ingredients: Refrigerated pie dough, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, Granny Smith apples, fat-free caramel sundae syrup, flour, brown sugar, butter, oats

Calories: 276 per slice

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Apple-Maple Galette

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Ingredients: Crust: all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, cold butter, vegetable oil, apple cider Filling: apples, fresh lemon juice, brown sugar, maple syrup, all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, egg white, coarse sanding sugar

Calories 294

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Pork Loin With Apple-Cranberry Chutney

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Ingredients: olive oil, boneless pork loin, kosher salt, pepper, reduced-sodium bacon, leek, apples, fresh cranberries, honey, fresh rosemary, lemon juice

Calories: 291

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Spiced Pickled Apples

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Ingredients: apple-cider vinegar, sugar, kosher salt, ginger, allspice berries, whole peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, star anise, lady apples

Calories: 148

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Spiced Apple Cider

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This tangy, fat-free beverage is ready in just 20 minutes. Cinnamon gives this hot drink a fragrant flavor and has the added health benefits of preventing blood clotting and controlling blood sugar. Enjoy as a delicious spirit for a winter party or omit the alcohol and enjoy in the afternoon with the kids.

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Apple-Cranberry Bake With Streusel Topping

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The flavors of fall reign supreme in this tart treat. Cranberries are naturally low in calories and rich in fiber, vitamin C, and cancer-fighting antioxidants.

Ingredients: Cranberry juice cocktail, sugar, cranberries, red currant jelly, butter, Rome apples, water, flour, brown sugar, walnuts

Calories: 191 per slice

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Double Apple Crumble

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Worried about pie presentation? Dole out individual servings of this warming fall treat instead. A hint of butter gives this dessert a full, rich flavor without loading up on fat.

Ingredients: Braeburn apples, apple butter, flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, butter, pecans

Calories: 251 per slice

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Surprisingly Light Apple Pie

Whip up this versatile version with Winesap, Northern Spy, Golden Delicious, or Braeburn apples. Or use a combination of a few of your favorites to give a better texture to your filling. The result? A slice that's 155 calories lighter than traditional pies!

Ingredients: Flour, sugar, salt, unsalted butter, fat-free shortening, water, apples, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon

Calories: 319 per slice

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Apple Spice Cake

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Spices are a diet-friendly way to enhance flavor without adding calories or fat, and they can even benefit your health. The vegetable oil and low-fat buttermilk in this recipe cut out loads of buttery fat from traditional versions.

Ingredients: Brown sugar, fat-free cream cheese, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, eggs, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves, nutmeg, low-fat buttermilk, Braeburn apples, brandy (optional), powdered sugar

Calories: 205 per slice

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Ultimate Apple Pie

Yes, you can eat pie à la mode eve when on a diet! This slice has only 4 grams of fat—15 less than some traditional recipes—and still boasts a tender, flaky crust. A mix of Gala and Granny Smith apples guarantees a perfect filling.

Ingredients: Flour, whole-wheat flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, unsalted butter, reduced-fat cream cheese, water, lemons, Gala and Granny Smith apples, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, egg, low-fat vanilla ice cream

Calories: 260 per slice

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Lightened Waldorf Salad

By using fat-free mayonnaise and fat-free yogurt, you can cut back on cholesterol and fat. The lighter the dressing, the more you can taste the fruity and nutty flavors.

Try this recipe: Lightened Waldorf Salad

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Warm Apple-Buttermilk Custard Pie

This tasty treat will be a family favorite. Fat-free buttermilk makes a perfect substitution for normal butter-laden pies, and tart Granny Smith apples pack plenty of flavor. The blend of the the buttery streusel and the calorie-conscious filling leaves your sweet tooth satisfied and your healthy diet intact. Plus, this recipe calls for a refrigerated pie crust—perfect for beginner bakers.

Try this recipe: Warm Apple-Buttermilk Custard Pie

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2 of 30 Apple Havarti Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
3 of 30 Apple-Broccoli Salad
4 of 30 Roasted Apples, Cauliflower, and Root Vegetables
5 of 30 Slow-Cooker Applesauce
6 of 30 Apple Tarte Tatin
7 of 30 Apple Sangria
8 of 30 Apple-Spinach Chicken
9 of 30 Updated Waldorf Salad
10 of 30 Caramelized Pork Loin With Apples
11 of 30 Baked Apple Fritters
12 of 30 Apple-Mascarpone Parfaits
13 of 30 Apple Slaw
14 of 30 Warm Apple and Rum Raisin Topping
15 of 30 Cheddar and Apple Melt
16 of 30 Apple-Sesame Chicken
17 of 30 Classic Apple Pie
18 of 30 Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
19 of 30 Caramel Apple Pie
20 of 30 Apple-Maple Galette
21 of 30 Pork Loin With Apple-Cranberry Chutney
22 of 30 Spiced Pickled Apples
23 of 30 Spiced Apple Cider
24 of 30 Apple-Cranberry Bake With Streusel Topping
25 of 30 Double Apple Crumble
26 of 30 Surprisingly Light Apple Pie
27 of 30 Apple Spice Cake
28 of 30 Ultimate Apple Pie
29 of 30 Lightened Waldorf Salad
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