Apples

It's loaded with apple flavor.

It's a game-changer.

Hot mulled cider is a must-have at all our fall and winter shindigs. It’s a great non-alcoholic drink option for holidays like Thanksgiving — guests of all ages never seem to turn down a mug, but grown-ups can also take the opportunity to do a little self-spiking and mix with their alcohol of choice. Slow-cooker mulled cider is the easiest way to serve a crowd.

Should we all just agree that we really go apple picking for the warm cider donuts and freshly pressed apple cider? Eating those fried donuts is one of my fondest food memories from the two years I lived on the East Coast, but unfortunately they’re harder to find now that I’m back in California. The best solution was to head into my kitchen and make a batch myself.

It tastes like fall in every bite.

Now that the weather is getting cooler and it’s peak apple season, it’s hard not to want to crank up the oven and bake something warm and cinnamon-spiced. Bringing an apple dessert to the table — whether it’s apple pie, apple cake, apple crisp, or something else entirely — is just about the very best way to usher in autumn and all the cozy, sweater-wearing vibes that come with it.

Psst, there’s brown butter.

Grab a slice before it’s gone.

You’ll cook it again and again.

Every fall party needs a batch.

It has seven layers to love.

They taste just like apple pie filling.

Just wait until you see how easy it is.

One bite will transport you back to your childhood.

Five layers of deliciousness.

All of the flavor, none of the frying.

No road trip required.

Ready the vanilla ice cream.

It's way easier than apple pie.

You only need two ingredients.

This fast and fancy dessert is the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

The sour cream layer is a game-changer.

Start to finish in an hour (or less)!

Who needs turkey when you've got stuffing on the table?

There are few things they love more than this recipe.

My favorite thing about sangria, the Spanish punch, isn’t actually the wine or spirits; it’s the luscious assortment of fruit that gets ladled into each glass. I love how refreshing it is to sip, and munch, on a warm day, and I’ve often felt bad that my teetotaling partner hasn’t been able to enjoy it. I developed this non-alcoholic version with him in mind, and discovered that I like it just as much as the real thing.

Another muffin-tin win!

If you bake one thing with apples this fall, it should be this.

You're just five ingredients away from breakfast bliss.

Move over, bacon (but don't worry — there's bacon in here, too).

These taste just like the originals.

It's ridiculously good.

It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

It's all tossed in a creamy lemon-garlic dressing.

Phyllo for the win!

All the flavors of apple pie, without the fussy crust.

Plus, they're entirely vegan!

It's full of autumn spices and topped with ginger beer.

This savory take on the classic Middle Eastern dessert is like nothing we've ever had — in a good way!

Move over, apple cider doughnuts — there's a new breakfast favorite this fall.

Homemade salted caramel sauce + spiced apples = a match made in heaven.

Go apple picking, then make them ASAP.

Kissed with cinnamon-sugar and as fluffy as can be.

Let's face it: Rosé is no longer an all-day affair.

It's sweet, savory, and comforting.

An autumn classic.

It's extra buttery.

It's a classic for a reason.