20 Savory Recipes That Make Apples the Star of the Meal

Why wait for dessert? Feature this fall favorite in these salads, stuffings, slaws, and more.

Grilled Pork Loin with Apple-Cranberry Filling on G...Our moist stuffing works from the inside out to combat dryness in lean pork.
Napa Cabbage Slaw with Apple and WalnutsCould we maintain napa cabbage’s delicate texture but not end up with a soupy sl…
Celery Root, Celery, and Apple SlawRoot vegetables can add a lively twist to coleslaw. You just need to treat them …
Bacon and Apple StuffingStuffing the turkey can lead to overcooked white meat and potential safety probl…
Savory Applesauce with Beets and HorseradishTransform just about any apple variety into flavorful, rosy applesauce in less t…
Apple-Mustard Grilling SauceTired of the same ketchup-y barbecue sauces, we looked for more exciting flavors…
Curried Tuna Salad with Apples and CurrantsThree simple steps eliminate the twin problems of tuna salad: watery texture and…
Romaine and Watercress Salad with Apple and KohlrabiIt starts with skipping packaged greens and returning to the classic way of maki…
French-Style Pork Chops with Apples and CalvadosClassic French versions call for lighting the sauce on fire. Does this technique…
Bitter Greens, Fennel, and Apple Salad with Warm Pa...For tender, lightly wilted greens, forget the salad bowl and get out your Dutch …
Savory Applesauce with Parsnips and MustardTransform just about any apple variety into flavorful, rosy applesauce in less t…
Avocado Salad with Apple and EndiveUsually tossed into a pile of greens, mild-mannered avocado sinks to the bottom …
Mashed Potatoes and Apples with Bacon and Browned O...For a fully, light, flavorful version of this classic, use high-starch potatoes …
Butterflied Turkey with Apple-Maple GlazeWhat’s the trick to applying a glossy, tangy-sweet glaze to turkey so it doesn’t…
Waldorf Chicken SaladCooking chicken to precisely the right degree of doneness guarantees tender, jui…
Braised Carrots and Celery Root with AppleBraising root vegetables leaves the oven free for the roast—plus, you get a sauc…
Kohlrabi, Radicchio, and Apple SlawRoot vegetables can add a lively twist to coleslaw. You just need to treat them …
French-Style Pot-Roasted Pork LoinPot roast almost always start with a fatty, flavorful cut that turns tender and …
Bibb and Frisée Salad with Apple and CeleryIt starts with skipping packaged greens and returning to the classic way of maki…
Apple Cider and Brown Sugar GlazeThis glaze works well with ham and roast pork.