There are many reasons to celebrate the beginning of autumn: beautiful foliage, kids back in school (okay, not everyone finds that a reason to celebrate), and, last but not least, a bumper crop of juicy and delicious apples.

Apples are a staple of dessert and breakfast, but if you ignore their possibilities in savory dishes, you’re also denying yourself the whole range of flavors these fruits impart. The sweet crunch of apples pairs beautifully with roasted pork, as most of us know.

Perhaps more unexpectedly, though, apples also taste great alongside kale and mustard in an autumn salad, and with a salmon plate spiked with fennel.

Whether you choose to include apples in a main dish or as part of a sweet treat to finish the meal, the fruit’s wide range of flavors and textures will give you plenty of options. And with more than 100 varieties widely available in the U.S., you’ll even be able to make the same recipe again and again with different apples each time.

And that’s an idea worth celebrating, as we do in the following recipes.

Salmon Apples and Fennel

Apples and fennel are bright and crisp compliments to flaky salmon in this tasty and healthy main dish.

Maple Pork and Apples

Here’s a savory dish that’s a great choice for a busy weeknight, clocking in at only 20 minutes of prep time.

Apple Squash Soup

Nothing is better on a cool autumn evening than the mildly sweet flavor of butternut squash and apple.

Cider Peas and Apples

Four ingredients and 15 minutes are all it takes to make this fresh and tasty side dish.

Kale with Apples & Mustard

This tasty recipe is a perfect way to introduce picky eaters to highly nutritious green kale.

Beef and Apple Salad

Chock-full of veggies and lean beef, this salad is a great option for a light dinner.You can find jicama in the produce section of most grocery stores.

Slow-cooker Apple Butter

Creamy, sweet and smooth, home-made apple butter is a perfect accompaniment to warm bread.

Be ready for every apple pie order with these classic apple pie recipes!

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Categories: Dinner Tonight | Tags: Apple Crisp, Apple Desserts, Apple Pie, Apples, Healthy Dessert, Pork
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