Apple

Bring in the cheer with this ruby red drink made with apple brandy, hot cider, cranberry, and plenty of warm spice.

Cookbook author and baking authority Abby Dodge created this recipe exclusively for Epicurious. “The flavor of this dessert relies on the apples, as they can range from sweet to tart and everything in between,” says Dodge. She recommends using a combination of McIntosh and Golden Delicious apples. The McIntosh variety is sweet and juicy, and breaks down when baked. Golden Delicious apples are more tart; they’ll soften a bit in the oven, but will maintain their shape. Both are readily available, but Macouns are a good substitute for the McIntosh, and Honey Crisp can be used in place of the Golden Delicious. For more on baking apple crisp, including tips from Dodge and how to add nuts or oatmeal to the topping, see Classic Recipes: Apple Crisp.

This sweet-salty flavor combo has centuries of history and is irresistible in any era.

There’s no meat in this pie, just rich spices, sweet fruit, and centuries of history, all wrapped up in a buttery crust.

These raisin-studded apple strudels have a hint of cinnamon and a zingy whipped cream topping fortified with sour cream.

This no-bake stovetop apple crisp is perfect for fall cravings when the weather is still warm.

This Southern delicacy wraps the warm flavors of cinnamon-spiked apple pie into a buttery handheld crust.

Get the flavors of fall in the palm of your hand with these adorable bites stuffed with jammy cinnamon-spiced apples.

Transform your orchard or farmers market haul into a spiced applesauce you’ll want to eat by the bowlful.

Cinnamon and brown sugar bring warm flavor to this puffy, large-format apple pancake.

This is a classic Ashkenazi Passover recipe, with a little brown sugar added for depth.

Apples drizzled with caramel sauce and a sprinkle of fleur de sel combine to satisfy those salty-sweet cravings in this salted caramel apple pie recipe.