One of the best activities to do during the fall is apple picking. It's festive and fun and a whole experience. But what happens every time you go apple picking? You end up with way too many apples. And let's be real, there's only so many apple pies you can make before you get a little bored. Here are a few ways to spice up your fall palate.
1. Apple pie panini
Think all the sweetness of a nice crisp apple with all the satisfaction of a grilled cheese. Replace the cheese with cream and pop in some apples on a nice cinnamon bread, and you're ready to go.
2. Chorizo and apple rice salad
Spicy chorizo and sweet apples are a match made in heaven in this fall twist on a burrito bowl.
3. Almond butter apple nachos
Who doesn't love nachos? Replace the salty chips with sweet apple slices and all the typical fixings with other sweet toppings and you've got yourself a nice plate of dessert nachos.
4. Quinoa apple cheddar soup
Rich, creamy, and enough flavor to make this a meal you'll carry into the winter, too.
6. Butternut squash apple bruschetta
What's more fall than butternut squash and apples? Sign me up for this delicious combination.
7. Candy apples
We always forget about this classic childhood treat! you'll be surprised how much you've missed this sticky, sweet snack.
8. Apple cheddar fondue
You can't go wrong when something has this much cheese in it. Rich and creamy and perfect for fall get-togethers.
9. Apple bread
It might be a classic and more on the tame side, but it's a sweet and simple way to use up those bushels.
10. Harvest salad
This one is so tasty and perfect as a side or the main course! Take your traditional salad to the next level with layers of turkey, bacon, cheddar, and apples.
11. Apple pie cheesecake
The base of a creamy cheesecake with the topping of a classic apple pie. This one is exactly what your Thanksgiving table has been missing.