31 Sweet And Savory Apple Cider Recipes For Fall
It wouldn’t be fall without a jug of fresh apple cider and an apple cider donut (or two!). But in addition to the classics, there are plenty of ways to use the spicy fall beverage for savory and sweet recipes alike. Here are the recipes we’ll be adding to our “to-cook” list immediately!
Brit + Co
Apple Cider-Glazed Pumpkin Bundt Cake
This cake brings together pumpkin and apple cider, amplifying the *best* fall flavors of all time. Have a boozy hot chocolate at the ready, and you're golden. (via Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Apple Cide-car
Try this tangy fall take on a classic cocktail – you won’t be disappointed. (via Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Mulled Apple Cider
This apple cider recipe infuses your sip with the zest of lemon and orange, then blending beautifully with warm fall spices. (via Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Bourbon Apple Cider Sorbet
It’s another addition to our Spike Your Sweets series, and this apple cider sorbet is made even better by the fact that you don’t need an ice cream maker to make it. (via Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Slow-Cooker Apple Cider
The slow cooker adds deeper, more rich tasting notes to your big ol' batch of autumnal apple cider. (via Brit + Co)
Sincerely Kinsey
Apple Cider Pancakes
Not only do these pancakes include apple cider, but they also have nutmeg, cinnamon, and sweet brown sugar. Yum! (via Sincerely Kinsey)
Half Baked Harvest
Sweet + Salty Chocolate Drizzled Cider Caramel Apples
Caramel-covered apples get a sweet + salty upgrade with this recipe. You can even make it boozy with a splash of bourbon. (via Half Baked Harvest)
How Sweet Eats
Loaded Apple Cider Oatmeal Muffins with Brown Butter Apple Cider Glaze
If you made it through that recipe title and your mouth isn’t watering, we don’t even know what to say. These easy muffins are our new fall favorite. (via How Sweet Eats)
Half Baked Harvest
Fig Bourbon Cider Smash
Drink to all things fall with this cocktail that mixes apple cider with orange, fig preserves, bourbon, and sparkling water. (via Half Baked Harvest)
Completely Delicious
Apple Oven Pancake with Apple Cider Syrup
This open-faced pancake recipe lets you dig into the best fall feels, all covered with a super sweet apple cider syrup. (via Completely Delicious)
Prospect: The Pantry
Mussels With Apple Cider and Thyme Glaze
Try cider in place of the traditional white wine for a unique flavor next time you’re cooking mussels. (via Prospect: The Pantry)
Handle The Heat
Apple Cider Caramels
A new twist on the traditional combo of caramel and apples, these bite-sized sweets are guaranteed addictive. (via Handle The Heat)
Averie Cooks
Apple Cider Chicken with Caramelized Apples
This dish perfectly exemplifies that sweet and savory were meant to be. Sink your teeth into some tender chicken, then rotate to the sweet, caramelized apple component! (via Averie Cooks)
Vikalinka
Boneless Pork Chops with Apples + Cider
This is the *best* apple cider recipe for entertaining a crowd. Full of meaty sustenance, this is one you'll definitely want to add to your recipe book. (via Vikalinka)
Half Baked Harvest
Apple Pecan Pie Cronuts with an Apple Cider Caramel Drizzle
Cronuts never really went away, and these apple-pecan ones are sure to send you into sugar shock — only in a good way! (via Half Baked Harvest)
Local Kitchen
Apple Cider Jelly with Rosemary and Peppercorns
Your morning toast or PB&J will *never* be the same once you try this sweet + savory jelly. (via Local Kitchen)
A Sweet Pea Chef
Apple Cider Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Adding a bit of cider to this pulled pork recipe makes your sandwich have just a touch of sweet. It’s a recipe you don’t want to miss. (via A Sweet Pea Chef)
How Sweet Eats
Apple Cider Sangria
Using apple cider and brandy in your sangria is a no-brainer. We love this refreshing fall cocktail recipe! (via How Sweet Eats)
Crowded Kitchen
Fall Kale Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Crunch on the best of the best with this kale-filled salad. It's tossed in an unforgettably tangy apple cider dressing! (via Crowded Kitchen)
Dessert For Two
Apple Cider Tiramisu
Tiramisu no longer has to just be coffee-flavored. This apple cider version — made with apple pie moonshine — is a tasty update. (via Dessert For Two)
A Spicy Perspective
Apple Cider Turkey Gravy
Bring a little more fall to a turkey dinner with this apple-cider gravy that's made with five ingredients: turkey stock, apple cider, garlic, flour, and salt. (via A Spicy Perspective)
Half Baked Harvest
Cider Braised Short Ribs with Caramelized Onions
Perfect for an October night, this dinner recipe slow-cooks short ribs in apple cider and adds in caramelized onions and fresh herbs. (via Half Baked Harvest)
Katie at the Kitchen Door
Apple Cider Donut Cake
There’s no need to have a special pan to enjoy apple cider donuts. This bunt cake fits the bill just as well and looks like a giant donut. (via Katie at the Kitchen Door)
Belle Vie
Apple Cider Margaritas
Surprisingly, apple cider and tequila go quite well together. The best part of this sweet margarita cocktail, though, is the brown sugar rim. (via Belle Vie)
Half Baked Harvest
Mini Apple Cider Cakes
The secret to these cinnamon-sugar dusted cakes is boiling the apple cider down for optimal flavor. (via Half Baked Harvest)
A Spicy Perspective
Apple Cider Cinnamon Knots
The dough for these knots starts with apple cider, and they're finished with a dusting of butter and cinnamon sugar. (via A Spicy Perspective)
Half Baked Harvest
Prosciutto Apple and Sage Butter Chicken with Cider Pan Sauce
A white wine + cider sauce takes this fall chicken dinner to a whole other level. (via Half Baked Harvest)
Culinary Hill
Apple Cider Donuts
Feast on these fall-favorites, fresh out of the oven for a real autumnal treat. (via Culinary Hill)
A Spicy Perspective
Lentil Salad With Apple Cider Vinaigrette
This vegan salad made with lentils, pomegranate arils, almonds, and green onion gets topped off with apple cider vinaigrette, apple butter, and Sriracha. (via A Spicy Perspective)
Barley & Sage
Brown Butter Apple Cider Bundt Cake
Filled with an apple-pecan streusel and topped with a cinnamon glaze, this apple cider bundt cake is perfect on a crisp fall day. (via Barley & Sage)
Coconut & Lime
Apple Cider Jelly Candy
For those of you that love gumdrops, these DIY candies are the perfect homemade version. (via Coconut & Lime)
What’s your favorite way to use cider? Let us know in the comments, and make sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more fall recipes!
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