Apple Picks

It’s apple season! Whether you buy a bushel or only a few fresh apples, you’re sure to enjoy one or more of these delicious treats.

Apple Ladder Loaf
This pretty filled bread makes a nice breakfast pastry or—with a scoop of ice cream—a lovely dessert. —Norma Foster, Compton, Illinois

Pork Roast with Apple Topping
This recipe is one my mother-in-law and I developed together. The topping also goes great with pork chops, lean sausage balls or patties and ham. —Paula Neal, Dolores, Colorado

Apple Snack Squares
This recipe came from my sister-in-law. The nutty squares get gobbled up quickly at our large family gatherings. —Julia Quintrell, Sumerco, West Virginia

Apple Luncheon Salad
Served with fresh bread, this makes a nice light meal. I’ve also used this recipe for entertaining, and it has always been a success at potluck dinners. —Audrey Marsh, Arva, Ontario

Apple Dumpling Dessert
My husband loves apple dumplings, but they take so long. This quick-to-fix variation has a nice bonus: no bites of dry crust without filling since it’s all mixed throughout! —Janet Weaver, Wooster, Ohio

Apple Salsa with Cinnamon Chips
I’ve served this treat as an appetizer and a snack. Plus, it’s sweet enough to be a dessert. It’s easy to transport besides. —Carolyn Brinkmeyer, Aurora, Colorado

Apple Strudel Cheesecake
My family eats this anytime—for breakfast or as a late-night snack—and I serve it for dessert or when company comes for coffee. —Janice White, Encampment, Wyoming

Apple-Ham Grilled Cheese
We look forward to fall when we go out to the orchards to gather the fresh-picked ingredients for pies, cobblers, salads...and of course, this sandwich. —Shirley Brazel, Rocklin, California