Whether you’re picking apples at an orchard or at your local Farm Boy store, fall is the perfect time for apple recipes. Their sweet-tart flavour works beautifully in sweet and savoury dishes. Looking for inspiration? We have you covered with these 10 easy recipes! From soups and salads to drinks and desserts, there are plenty of delicious ways to put “A Farm Boy Fresh Twist” on this iconic autumn fruit!
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Almond Apple Cranberry Crumble
Gluten-free as well as vegan, this fall dessert will satisfy everyone at the table! With a sweet, crunchy topping and softened—but not mushy—apples, this crisp recipe is perfectly spiced with cinnamon and ginger. Easy to construct ahead of time, simply pop this dish in the oven an hour before serving. Try it with your favourite Farm Boy ice cream, gelato, or sorbet!
Tip: If you don’t like coconut oil, swap it out for your preferred plant-based butter or spread (or dairy-based butter) using the same measurements.
Dietary: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Apple Used: Royal Gala or Granny Smith
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Almond Flour, Farm Boy™ Amber Maple Syrup, Farm Boy™ Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Farm Boy™ Organic Ground Cinnamon, Farm Boy™ Crystallized Ginger, Farm Boy™ Organic Dried Cranberries.
Apple Frangipane Tarts
This rustic apple dessert may look fancy, but it’s actually quite easy with the help of our Butter Puff Pastry. An element you might be more unfamiliar with is frangipane. While the name sounds fancy, it’s really just a sweet almond custard that’s common in French desserts. When paired with crisp, juicy apples and flaky pastry, it’s a deliciously nutty, slightly sweet, and creamy addition.
You can use whatever apples you prefer, but we like ones that maintain their shape while cooking, like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, best.
Dietary: Vegetarian
Apple Used: Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Royal Gala
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Almond Flour, Farm Boy™ Omega-3 Egg, Farm Boy™ Kosher Salt, Farm Boy™ All Purpose Flour, Farm Boy™ Butter Puff Pastry, Farm Boy™ Peach Jam.
Apple, Brie, and Cheddar Grilled Cheese
Grilled cheese sandwiches are a beloved comfort food and incredibly versatile, since you can customize them any way you’d like. Put a fresh twist on a classic by changing up your breads and cheeses. Or, add in extra ingredients like bacon, tomato, or apple, as we’ve done here.
Fluffy, golden Rideau Bakery Egg Bread transforms this Brie-and-Cheddar creation into a truly gourmet experience. With the addition of crisp apple, a touch of honey, and a sprinkle of chili peppers, it’ll keep you craving more, bite after bite. (Amp up the spice factor even more by swapping regular honey for Farm Boy™ Hot Honey.)
Dietary: Vegetarian
Apple Used: Granny Smith
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Triple Cream Brie, Farm Boy™ Organic Medium Cheddar Cheese, Farm Boy™ Pure Ontario Liquid Honey, Farm Boy™ Organic Crushed Chili Peppers, Rideau Bakery Sliced Twisted Egg Bread.
Kale and Broccoli Salad
We love adding fruit to salads, and perhaps no fruit works best in salad like apples. Crunchy, juicy, and maybe a little tart, they help elevate your regular veggies while adding an elegant twist. (For the best presentation, soak your apple slices in water with lemon juice for 10 minutes before adding to the salad.)
This salad is chock full of nutrients as well as flavour. Drizzled with our Apple Cider Vinaigrette, it’s bright, punchy, and the perfect addition to your harvest table. To make it vegan-friendly, sub out our Canadian Made Crumbled Feta Cheese for our Vegan Feta Style Cheese Alternative.
Dietary: Vegetarian/Vegan, Gluten-Free
Apple Used: Royal Gala or Granny Smith
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Pumpkin Seeds, Farm Boy™ Organic Dried Cranberries, Farm Boy™ Apple Cider Vinaigrette, Farm Boy™ Canadian Made Crumbled Feta Cheese.
Apple Pancakes with Warm Apple Cider Sauce
No fall brunch is complete without a hearty stack of pancakes—and all the better if they feature one of our favourite fall flavours. Apples show up twice in this recipe, in the pancakes themselves as well as the sauce made with our Sweet Apple Cider. Get closer to the farm with this cider, which is made with only one ingredient: fresh apples picked in Dundela, Ontario.
This apple recipe is great for the whole family, as you can prep your pancakes and keep them warm in the oven. Double the recipe for apple cider sauce if you want to add a seasonal twist to your morning oatmeal or coffee. It even makes a great marinade for pork!
Dietary: Vegetarian
Apple Used: Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Royal Gala
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Pancake Mix, Farm Boy™ Organic Ground Cinnamon, Farm Boy™ Organic 3.8% Milk, Farm Boy™ Sweet Apple Cider, Farm Boy™ Cornstarch, Farm Boy™ Cinnamon Stick.
Mulled Apple Cider
Move over pumpkin spice latte; our favourite cold-weather drink has to be apple cider! This recipe turns things up a notch with the help of autumnal spices to make a mulled apple cider. Cinnamon, ginger, star anise, and cloves join forces in making your house smell amazing while infusing aromatics into a classic fall beverage.
This recipe doesn’t contain any alcohol, although you can definitely add it. We recommend brandy, whiskey, or dark rum, depending on your preference. To really embrace the harvest season, we like adding in some maple whiskey, which provides an extra boost of autumnal flavour and a slightly sweet kick.
Dietary: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Apple Used: Cortland or McIntosh, Granny Smith
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Sweet Apple Cider, Farm Boy™ Cinnamon Sticks, Farm Boy™ Star Anise, Farm Boy™ Whole Cloves, Farm Boy™ Amber Maple Syrup.
Warm Kale, Apple, and Butternut Squash Salad
This vibrant salad uses some of our favourite fall produce: apples, butternut squash, and cranberries! Heartier than most salads, it makes a great shareable starter at your harvest dinner table.
To prevent your apple slices from browning and keep that beautiful presentation, toss them in water with a squeeze of lemon. If you’re planning to make this salad ahead of time, we suggest roasting the butternut squash first. Gently reheat it to maintain its texture and flavour and enjoy!
Dietary: Vegan/Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Apple Used: Honeycrisp
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Organic Paprika, Farm Boy™ Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Farm Boy™ Double Dry Roasted Unsalted Pecans, Farm Boy™ Pumpkin Seeds, Farm Boy™ Barrel Aged Feta Cheese, Farm Boy™ Simply 6 Original Vinaigrette.
Baked Nutty Caramel Apples
Wholesome and delicious, this baked apple recipe uses just one bowl for all that yummy filling! You can use whatever nuts you prefer in this recipe, or a combination of pecans, almonds, and walnuts. The warm, soft apples paired with the crunchy nuts makes for an exquisite bite.
For the best results—in aesthetics and flavour—choose round, firm apples that can stand up straight in the baking dish. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Royal Gala, or Fuji are our recommendations, as they can withstand being baked while also maintaining their shape. Make this recipe plant-based by using our Unsalted Plant Based Butter and serving with Farm Boy™ Vanilla Bean Oat-Rageous Frozen Dessert.
Dietary: Vegetarian
Apple Used: Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Royal Gala, or Fuji
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Organic Ground Cinnamon, Farm Boy™ Orange Juice, Farm Boy™ Amber Maple Syrup, Farm Boy™ Banana Bread Caramel Sauce, Farm Boy™ Vanilla Ice Cream.
Parsnip, Leek, and Apple Soup
For a fall-inspired side, lunch, or light dinner, we’ve crafted this plant-based soup recipe. So rich and creamy, you’d probably think it was made with dairy! Apples show up twice in this recipe, in both the soup itself and the beautiful, flavourful garnish. For an extra dose of harvest appeal, add some toasted pumpkin seeds to your garnish. This will give crunch as well as a sprinkling of nutty flavour.
Try this soup recipe if you’re in charge of bringing a dish to your Thanksgiving potluck or want a lovely, nourishing appetizer for your next autumn-themed dinner party.
Dietary: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Apple Used: McIntosh or Cortland
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Ground Coriander, Farm Boy™ Organic Low Sodium Vegetable Broth, Farm Boy™ Unsweetened Almond Plant Based Beverage.
Apple and Pear Steel Cut Oats
For a fall-themed breakfast, look no further than this naturally wholesome, nutritious recipe. Made with steel cut oats, it’s high in fibre and protein, helping keep you fuller longer and powering through those early mornings. Two kinds of apple—Honeycrisp and Royal Gala—make an appearance here, lending their crisp, juicy sweetness to the oats.
For a little bit of extra fall flair (and some added sweetness), we suggest drizzling a bit of Farm Boy™ Amber Maple Syrup or swapping the brown sugar for a sprinkle of Farm Boy™ Maple Sugar. Produced in Canada, it’s another way we bring you good food from good neighbours.
Dietary: Vegetarian
Apple Used: Honeycrisp, Royal Gala
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Organic Ground Cinnamon, Farm Boy™ Organic Steel Cut Oats, Farm Boy™ Almond Butter, Farm Boy™ Organic Plain Greek Yogurt, Farm Boy™ Unsalted Double Dry Roasted Pecans.
