It may still be summer here in New Hampshire but fall is in the air! Pumpkin spice lattes have been released, Halloween decorations are appearing on shelves, and apple orchards are open and ready for the pickin’! Apple season in New Hampshire runs from mid-August to mid-October. Celebrate your autumn harvest with these handpicked recipe ideas from grocery.coop.
Apple Maple French Toast Bake
This scrumptious, aromatic French toast bake is sure to delight and is a great way to use up day-old bread. Avoiding gluten? Just substitute gluten-free bread. Maple-glazed pears or bananas are delicious instead of apples, too!
Wheatberry Apple Salad
Chewy and nutty in flavor, wheat berries (the grain of whole wheat) pack in the fiber in this sweet and tangy salad that’s sure to please. Serve on a bed of lettuce or lightly-steamed greens.
Apple Cheddar Turkey Burgers
Juicy grated apples are the secret to these moist, flavorful burgers. Serve these cheeseburgers and with thick-cut potato chips and coleslaw or—to carry the apple theme even further—a Waldorf salad.
Spiced Apple Bundt Cake
This delightful, nutty apple cake is perfect for casual gatherings. Try it topped with a maple syrup glaze, too.
Parsnip Apple Soup
The tangy and sweet qualities of both parsnips and apples combine in this delicious and hearty fall soup.
Savory Apple Tart
Invite friends or family over to enjoy a special meal featuring this delightful apple and cheddar tart. Make for a special Sunday supper, and you’ll have delicious leftovers for Monday lunch. Serve with a green salad, herb-roasted potatoes and a bottle of white wine or sparkling cider.
Cinnamon Apple Stuffed Squash
Tender acorn squash is filled with apple and dried cranberry stuffing for a delectable side or main dish. Slice the stuffed squash halves into wedges to serve as a side with ham, turkey or chicken, or serve each half as a vegetarian entrée.
Apple Cinnamon Chips with Dip
Homemade apple chips with peanut butter yogurt dip hit the spot for an anytime snack. Make ahead of time as an after-school snack for hungry kids, or jazz up breakfast oatmeal with a side of apple chips and dip.
Brined Pork Chops with Gingered Apples
These succulent, flavorful pork chops are made even more so with the addition of gingered apples. Accompany the pork chops with garlic mashed potatoes garnished with some fresh chopped rosemary or chives, and a mug of warm mulled cider.
Apple Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
If your mornings are a little too hectic to cook yourself something sustaining, try this easy overnight oat soak. Infuse hearty whole grain oats with nutritious milk and yogurt, flavored with peanut butter, while you sleep.
