RecipesUpside-Down Apple Bacon Pancake I frequently cook Sunday brunch for my husband and myself, and I am always experimenting with new recipes. Apples picked from our tree were the inspiration behind these sweet and savory pancakes, which my husband quickly declared a keeper. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
RecipesRaisin Apple Muffins Apple, cinnamon and raisins combine to treat your taste buds in these tender muffins suggested by Dorothy Schierbeek of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
RecipesCaramel Apple Muffins These muffins are perfect for anyone who loves caramel apples. They are particularly good with breakfast or during a coffee break. —Therese Puckett, Shreveport, Louisiana
RecipesPancake Casserole The batter for this pancake casserole is studded with cooked sausage and topped with apples and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. It’s a hot breakfast to share with the whole family!
RecipesGrain-Free Apple Pie Granola Because of food allergies, I’ve learned to swap ingredients. There are no grains in this granola but loads of nuts and apples. Try it with yogurt or milk. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
RecipesApple Strudel This gorgeous strudel has just what you crave this time of year: thin layers of flaky crust and lots of juicy apples. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
RecipesGluten-Free Apple Crisp With crisp topping and sweet, jammy filling, fruit crisps are one of our favorite fall baking recipes. Since the topping
RecipesSmoked Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes Apple and sweet potato flavors combine so nicely with smoked pork chops. My family enjoys simple dinners like this one.—Helen Sanders, Fort Myers, Florida
RecipesApple Cranberry Slab Pie My husband loves pie, so I made one with apples, raspberries and cranberries. It’s so good, I bend the rules and let the grandkids have it for breakfast. —Brenda Smith, Curran, Michigan
RecipesApple-Cranberry Relish This fresh, ruby-colored cranberry apple relish is sweet and tangy, and the celery gives it a terrific crunch. At our house, it’s a holiday menu mainstay since it’s so pleasant with poultry and pork. —Edith McFarland, Willits, California
RecipesApple Rhubarb Crumble Here in Vermont, we enjoy a bounty of rhubarb, apples and maple syrup. These ingredients inspired me to create this dessert. —Liz Bachilas, Shelburne, Vermont
RecipesApple Raspberry Pie Our active family is full of big eaters. So I’m grateful for our raspberry patch, our apple orchard and dessert recipes like this apple raspberry pie. You can substitute frozen berries for fresh. —Heidi Jo Keranen, Bruno, MN
RecipesApple-Rhubarb Bread Rhubarb is such a jewel that I freeze it to have all year. Here’s how my mother used rhubarb – in an apple bread spiced with cinnamon. —Linda Tom, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
RecipesMini Apple Turnovers These cute little pastries are so yummy! I’m tempted to hoard them for myself when I make a batch, but I always end up sharing. —Merrill Powers, Spearville, Kansas
RecipesApple Crumble Pie The crumb topping of this apple crumble pie recipe is awesome, which may explain why dessert always disappears fast. Or maybe it’s the chunky apple filling. Either way, it’s a family tradition. —Vera Brouwer, Maurice, Iowa
RecipesApple Zucchini Bread Since apples and zucchini are so abundant in this area, it’s only natural that the two be used together in one recipe. I really don’t know the origin of this bread, but I do know it’s been one of my favorites for many years. —Patti Dillingham, Scranton, Arkansas