Nothing says fall like pure maple syrup and fresh-picked apples!
There are over 2,500 varieties of apples in the United States. Whether you’re walking through rows of apple trees at the orchard or picking up a pre-packaged bushel at the grocery store, it can be challenging to know which types of apples you should buy.
Apples are an incredibly complex fruit that comes in many flavors and textures. The fascinating thing about them is that when paired with specific ingredients, the flavors of an apple elevate. Pure maple syrup is certainly an ingredient that can heighten that flavor – but it’s also about selecting the right apples to pair with the dish you are cooking.
If you are making something sweet, incorporate tart apples. If you are making something savory, use a sweeter, juicier apple. Granny Smiths are considered the most-tart apple while Fuji and Gala are on the sweeter side. Golden Delicious and Honeycrisp provide a combination of sweet and tart and are some of the most popular choices to use when cooking and baking.
Below are a few of our favorite maple apple recipes. Give one a try this fall — they are app-solutely delicious!
This recipe is a fun take on traditional apple pie. Easy to pack in school lunches or as on-the-go treats. This recipe features Fuller’s pure maple sugar.
There’s nothing better on a cool day than a warm cup of cider. Slowly simmer over the stove and fill your home with the scents of fall! Garnish with a cinnamon stick or maple sugar rim.
A traditional fall dessert sweetened with Fuller’s pure NH maple syrup. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream, drizzle of maple syrup, or scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Maple Walnut Stuffed Baked Apples
An easy dessert the whole family will love. Core your apples then stuff with a delicious maple and oat mixture. Don’t forget to top off your baked apples with an extra drizzle of syrup.
There’s no better way to start (or finish) the day than a warm muffin. Customize this recipe with nuts of your choice for a filling. Bake in a traditional muffin tin or try as mini muffins.
The perfect side dish for all your favorite fall meals. Bring your apples to a boil, let simmer until soft, then sweeten to your desired taste. Who knew making homemade applesauce could be so simple?!
