14 Sweet & Savory Apple Recipes That Aren’t Dessert

14 sweet and savory apple recipes

Wondering what to do with apples before they go bad? We know apple desserts are delicious. Here are some recipes you can make today. But, cooking with apples goes beyond dessert. Apples are actually very versatile. Add to pancakes for a fall-tastic breakfast. Create a chutney and serve alongside pork loin. Or, roast apple along with pumpkin for a comforting soup. If you’re not a dessert eater, but love apples, these 14 sweet & savory recipes are for you.

Apple Raisin Scones With Bourbon Whipped Cream

Apple Raisin Scones With Bourbon Whipped Cream

"This scone has a soft center with a firm exterior, it's chock full of apples and flavor. The bourbon whipped cream is the icing on the cake, so to speak. My family loves this delicious scone for breakfast or as a sweet snack, creamy and delicious." - Brenda
Apple Pancakes

Apple Pancakes

"These are fabulous buttermilk pancakes before the other ingredients that make them extra special. There are bits of apples every bite. When you smear the cinnamon sugar butter on top, it's almost like eating an apple pie!" - The Kitchen Crew
Apple Dutch Baby

Apple Dutch Baby

"This Apple Dutch Baby is a delicious twist on a traditional dutch baby pancake. It has tender apples in every bite and full of cinnamon flavor." - Debbie
Apple Turkey Meatballs

Apple Turkey Meatballs

"Apple + turkey with sticky sauce. Yum! These are great to make in bulk on a Sunday afternoon. Then you just grab throughout the week for breakfast, lunch, or dinner." - Susie
Apple Pork Loin

Apple Pork Loin

"I don't really eat pork a lot... usually. But apples can make anything amazing! So juicy and flavorful, not to mention easy - I just love it!" - Kimberly
Blue Ribbon Apple Fritter Waffles With Caramel Sauce

Blue Ribbon Apple Fritter Waffles With Caramel Sauce

"Blue Ribbon Apple Fritter Waffles with Caramel Sauce have a lovely cinnamon flavor paired perfectly with tender, juicy apples then covered in a buttery caramel sauce. Breakfast perfection!" - Paula
Savory Apple Pinwheels

Savory Apple Pinwheels

"Every time I make these they are the first appetizer that is gone. They are absolutely delish!" - Melissa
Spicy Apple Baked Beans

Spicy Apple Baked Beans

"One of my three teenage sons loves all things apple. He's not a big bean fan though. The other two sons love baked beans. With this yummy twist on baked beans, I satisfied all three of them." - Cindy
Harvest Skillet Chicken with Apples, Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes

Harvest Skillet Chicken with Apples, Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes

"A single skillet chicken dinner with harvest apples, Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes in a tasty maple dijon sauce with bacon, dried cranberries and pecans!" - Kevin
Matzo Apple Orange Kugel

Matzo Apple Orange Kugel

"I have been making this, my own, version of matzoh kugel (pudding) every Passover for at least 40 years and it is always a hit with family and friends, especially good as a side dish accompaniment with poultry." - Helaine
Apple Puff Pancake

Apple Puff Pancake

"Easy and delicious! My girlfriends often request this when it's my turn to bring breakfast." - Lilli
Roasted Pumpkin & Apple Soup

Roasted Pumpkin & Apple Soup

"With just a touch of nutmeg and cinnamon, this dish is the perfect way to embrace fall and even early winter days." - Shikha
Zesty Cranberry Waldorf Salad

Zesty Cranberry Waldorf Salad

"You can use any apple but I have found Granny Smith apples are the best for this salad. They impart a better flavor." - Julia
Pork Chops With Cranberry Apple Relish

Pork Chops With Cranberry Apple Relish

"The cranberry apple relish is the star of this dish. We could eat it off a cracker on its own. It's tart, sweet and lightly spiced with the cinnamon." - The Kitchen Crew