Easy Apple Recipes

I'm excited to share these easy apple recipes from Mess for Less with you! These apple recipes are perfect for when you are craving something sweet or savory. Whether you want a quick and healthy snack, a tasty dinner, or a satisfying dessert, I've got you covered!

All of these recipes with apples are easy to make even if you are a novice cook. They are great to make when you have a surplus of fresh apples or when you have some cans of apple pie filling in your pantry. So let's make some yummy recipes that are filled with the delicious flavors of apples.

Why Cook With Apples

Cooking with apples is a great way to add natural sweetness and a fruity flavor to many recipes. If you are using fresh apples, like in an apple pie, you'll get a nice tart flavor and a bit of crunch. Plus, since apples are full of good stuff like fiber and vitamin C, you can feel less guilty when having an apple treat!

For ease and convenience though, nothing beats canned apples. They have a long shelf life so they are great to keep in your pantry. Since they are already cut and peeled, canned apples or apple pie filling are handy for quick desserts or to save time when cooking.

Easy Apple Recipes With Applesauce

You can use applesauce as an ingredient in many recipes. It is a versatile and healthy ingredient that can be used for it's flavor or to replace an ingredient like oil. I like to use it as a natural sweetener in baked goods like muffins, cakes, and bread. This helps to reduce the amount of added sugar while while giving baked goods some extra moisture.

Canned Apple Recipes

Let me tell you about the time-saving magic of canned apples! No peeling, coring, or slicing is required. All you need to do is open a can! You can make a quick apple pie for unexpected guests by using canned apples and refrigerated pie crust. Be sure to always have some cans of apples and apple pie filling in your pantry. You can thank me later!

Dinner Recipes with Apples

Now you might be thinking that apples are just for dessert and baking. However, you can use apples in many dinner recipes. In fact, they pair naturally well with pork. They add a sweetness and acidity to any savory recipe. I love using apples to jazz up a traditional pork chop recipe, or throwing some fresh Granny Smith apples into a green salad.

Easy Apple Desserts

Now desserts are where apples really have the chance to shine. There is just something about the sweetness of a dessert that brings out the apples natural flavor. Step out-of-the-box and think of more than a traditional apple pie. How about an apple crisp or an apple turnover? If these desserts sound good to you, then you are going to love our apple dessert recipes.

Apple Snacks

We all know what a great snack an apple is. Whether you're chomping down on a Granny Smith apple or Red Delicious apple, apples make a popular and healthy snack. But you can also use apples as an ingredient in snack foods. Snacks with apples are sure to be popular with the whole family!

Apple Recipe Essentials at Amazon

If you are going to be cooking some easy apple recipes, then it is helpful to have a few key items from Amazon to make the process easier. I love to have an apple corer and slicer since they really can make apple prep more efficient. I also find myself using them if I am just preparing an apple snack.

If you are making an apple pie, then a strudy pie dish is needed. You can get a basic, no frills one, or opt for something a little more decorative. Some recipes may call for thinly sliced apples and the the easiest way to get thin, uniform slices is by using a mandoline slicer. Check out some of our favorite items below.

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