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Usher in fall with our coziest vintage apple recipes. Passed down from family members or found in tattered cookbooks, these old-fashioned dishes have stood the test of time. From Grandma-approved pies, crisps, and cobblers to sweet-savory dinners you’ll make all season long, you’ll find a new (old) favorite in this soul-warming collection.
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Old-Fashioned Apple Dumplings
“These are the apple dumplings my grandmother used to make: warm, flaky, apple-y sweet, and drizzled with a sauce baked right with them. They aren’t difficult to make, just a little time-consuming.” —MICKI WOOD
Southern Fried Apples
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“These fried apples are a delicious way to sweeten breakfast—or any meal. I love cinnamon but feel free to use less.” —lscrisp
Apple Pie by Grandma Ople
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This amazing apple pie recipe belonged to my grandmother. I have never seen another one quite like it! It will always be my favorite and has won several first place prizes in local competitions. It makes the perfect dessert for family dinners or during the holidays.” —MOSHASMAMA
Mulligatawny Soup
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“I used a Granny Smith apple and bite size cubed chicken breast. My husband said this is the best Mulligatawny soup he has ever had.” —Lisa
Grandma’s Fresh Apple Cake
“This is my grandma’s wonderful recipe for fresh apple cake. It’s moist, chock full of apples, and also contains cinnamon, raisins, and chopped walnuts.” —Steve Dale
Gramma’s Apple Bread Pudding
“This apple bread pudding with warm vanilla sauce is the ultimate comfort food from Gramma’s kitchen. It is great for using up bread and apples.” —MESHEL
Grandma’s Iron Skillet Apple Pie
“This three-layer, cast iron apple pie is a Southern favorite!” —TL Dixon
Mom’s Apple Fritters
Jake Sternquist / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Gabriel Greco
“These homemade apple fritters are warm, crispy, and sweet. An old-fashioned treat that’s perfect for fall! My mom always made these fritters for us with the apples we’d pick at a fruit farm.” —ABBY9
Debbie’s Amazing Apple Bread
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This apple bread recipe was given to me years ago by my friend Debbie. I’ve had it written down on a torn piece of paper for years and decided that this recipe needs to be shared. By far my favorite bread recipe!” —Melissa Jennings Lake
Savory Apple Cider Beef Stew
Photographer: Kelsey Hansen / Food Styling: Lauren McAnelly / Prop Styling: Lexi Juhl
“This is a warm, naturally sweet, fall stew with beef and apples that was inspired by my mother-in-law. I make this for my husband and I, and save half for another meal. We’ve found that it tastes even better the second day!” —Joy
Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp
“Simple, old-fashioned apple crisp. If you want to have homemade apple filling on hand, you can double the apple filling recipe and freeze half of it.” —longjasonoutlookcom
Sarah’s Homemade Applesauce
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This applesauce recipe is simple to make and delicious! I make it for my younger brother all the time and he loves it—and he hates canned applesauce!” —PHATCAT
Nana’s Apple Crisp
“This was really easy to do and turned out wonderful. The apples were cooked through and the top was chewy and crunchy.” —Victoria Lynn
Grandma’s Apple Pie ‘Ala Mode’ Moonshine
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This delish apple pie moonshine made with apple juice, apple cider, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla vodka tastes just like apple pie à la mode!” —UNCHAINED
Easy Apple Cobbler
“This apple cobbler recipe is a delicious old-fashioned dessert that’s so comforting. My son often requests it instead of cake as a birthday dessert!” —Elaine
Apple Pork Chops
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“I started making these apple pork chops a few years ago after apple picking with my children. I was looking for something different to do with some of the apples and this sure is delicious! We all enjoy it and hope you do too.” —MNKENNEY
Homemade Apple Cider
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“I put all the ingredients into a Crock-Pot. Set it to low and it cooked for 12 hours while I was at work. Came home and the whole place smelled like fall. I served it with bourbon. Highly recommend that last step.” —Lyssa Julia
Jewish Apple Cake
France C
“This cake comes out perfect every time! Always gets rave reviews and requests for the recipe.” —Janyce
Apple Hand Pies
Kim
“These homemade apple hand pies have a sweet and tender apple and cinnamon filling. The bake up golden and crisp for a fantastic fall dessert!” —Chef John
Tarte aux Pommes Normande (French Apple Tart)
“My favorite apple tart! My mother used to cook this French apple tart for us, usually on a Sunday. I wanted to bake something special, so I asked her for the recipe. It has a lovely, rich crust with thin slices of apple arranged in a pretty pattern, but the frangipane filling is the part that makes it really delicious!” —Peter Lovering