Food Blog: 5 Things to Do After Apple Picking

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

5 Things to Do After Apple Picking

Cozy Recipes for Apple Season

It’s officially apple season, which means I’m ready for one of my favorite fall activities: apple picking! There’s something so satisfying about wandering through the orchard, trying different varieties, and inevitably coming home with way more apples than I planned. Luckily, having too many apples is a very good problem to have. Here’s what I’m baking with them this season:

Apple Hand Pies

Flaky, buttery little pies filled with warmly spiced apples. They’re everything you love about classic apple pie but in a cute, handheld package.

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Brown Butter Apple Crisp

The easiest answer to a pile of apples. Brown butter makes the crisp topping extra nutty and delicious, while the apples underneath bake until soft, jammy, and perfectly spiced.

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Classic Apple Pie

Everyone needs a really good classic apple pie in their back pocket. This one has a flaky, buttery crust with a cinnamon apple filling. Don't forget the vanilla ice cream!

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Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls meet apple pie. They’re filled with warm cinnamon, brown sugar, and apples for a very cozy fall baking project.

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Chai-Spiced Apple Skillet Cake

A simple apple cake filled with warm chai spices and baked right in a skillet. It’s exactly the kind of unfussy cake I want with an afternoon cup of coffee.