Apples are more than just a sweet treat or a pie filling. They’re incredibly versatile and can add a hint of sweetness, crisp texture, or tangy brightness to savory dishes as well. If you love exploring new ways to use apples in your cooking, I’ve got some mouthwatering recipes that highlight the savory side of this beloved fruit.

Apple Sausage Stuffing

A plate of bread stuffing with diced apples, celery, herbs, and parsley garnish, served on a white dish with a fork in the background—a classic recipe perfect for those who love savory dishes with a hint of sweetness.
Apple Sausage Stuffing. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

A hearty combination of apples, sausage, and herbs, baked together to create a perfectly balanced dish. It’s delicious as a dinner side or even on its own.
Get the Recipe: Apple Sausage Stuffing

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

This velvety soup brings together the earthiness of squash and the sweet tang of apples for a comforting bowl full of autumnal flavors.
Get the Recipe: Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Pork Chops with Apples

Pan-seared pork chops in creamy sauce, garnished with fresh thyme and perfect for savory dishes, served sizzling in a cast iron skillet.
Pork Chops with Apples. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Tender pork chops are paired with caramelized apples for a savory-sweet dish that’s both satisfying and easy to make.
Get the Recipe: Pork Chops with Apples

Apple Cider Instant Pot Beef Stew

Bowl of Instant Pot beef stew with carrots and potatoes.
Apple Cider Instant Pot Beef Stew. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Apple cider adds a subtle sweetness to this hearty beef stew, perfectly complementing the tender meat and savory vegetables.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Instant Pot Beef Stew

Apple potato latkes with curried yogurt sauce

Cranberry pancakes with cranberry sauce.
Apple potato latkes with curried yogurt sauce. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

These crispy apple-potato latkes get an upgrade with a tangy and slightly spicy curried yogurt dipping sauce.
Get the Recipe: Apple potato latkes with curried yogurt sauce

Baked Sweet Potatoes With Apples & Cranberries

A spoonful of sweet potato slices with apples and cranberries in a white dish.
Baked Sweet Potatoes With Apples & Cranberries. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Sweet potatoes are roasted to perfection and complemented by tart cranberries and soft-baked apples for a vibrant dish.
Get the Recipe: Baked Sweet Potatoes With Apples & Cranberries

Cabbage Apple Salad

Red cabbage slaw in a wooden bowl with a spoon.
Cabbage Apple Salad. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

A crisp and refreshing mix of cabbage and apples tossed in a light, tangy dressing offers a wonderful balance of textures.
Get the Recipe: Cabbage Apple Salad

Creamy Butternut Squash Apple Soup

A bowl of butternut squash soup with a spoon on a colorful blue and white plate.
Creamy Butternut Squash Apple Soup. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Smooth, rich, and deeply flavorful, this creamy soup combines butternut squash and apples for a dish that soothes the soul.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Butternut Squash Apple Soup

Creamy, vegan Jerusalem artichoke soup with apples

A bowl of soup with apples and sprigs of thyme.
Creamy, vegan Jerusalem artichoke soup with apples. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Jerusalem artichokes are blended with apples and dairy-free alternatives for a cozy vegan soup packed with rich flavors.
Get the Recipe: Creamy, vegan Jerusalem artichoke soup with apples

Curly Endive Salad with Celery, Apple and Candied Pecans

A fresh salad with sliced apples, pecans, and mixed greens on a white rectangular plate. The apples have a red peel and are thinly sliced, while the greens provide a leafy background, creating a colorful and healthy dish.
Curly Endive Salad with Celery, Apple and Candied Pecans. Photo credit: Not Entirely Average.

This salad is a refreshing mix of leafy greens, crunchy celery, crisp apple slices, and sweet candied pecans.
Get the Recipe: Curly Endive Salad with Celery, Apple and Candied Pecans

Quick and Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad

Broccoli and shredded carrots on a mixing spoon.
Quick and Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Broccoli and apples come together in a creamy dressing for an easy and crunchy dish that’s both light and satisfying.
Get the Recipe: Quick and Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad

White Cheddar & Rosemary Apple Omelette

White cheddar omelette filled with sauteed apple slices beside a slide of toast and fresh rosemary.
White Cheddar & Rosemary Apple Omelette. Photo credit: fANNEtastic food.

This elegant and flavorful omelette balances sharp cheddar and fragrant rosemary with the natural sweetness of apple slices.
Get the Recipe: White Cheddar & Rosemary Apple Omelette

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Hi, I’m Lucy! I’m a home cook, writer, food and wine fanatic, and recipe developer. I’ve created and tested hundreds of recipes so that I can bring you the best tried and true favorites.

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