Recipe Season: Holiday & Events
Looking for a new dish for your next gathering? Try these holiday and event favorite recipes from Michigan Apples, perfect for any occasion.
Sheet Pan Apple Spice Pancakes
The cozy flavors of apple pie meet the ease of a sheet pan breakfast in this wholesome twist on classic pancakes. Made with whole grains, ground flax, warming spices, and naturally sweet apples, this crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for weekend brunches,…
Waffles with Warm Cinnamon Michigan Apples
Step up your normal breakfast waffles by adding warm cinnamon and Michigan Apples!
Recommended Apple Varieties:
Empire, Gala, Ida Red, Jonagold, Jonathan, or McIntosh.
INGREDIENTS:
- Your favorite waffles
- 1 Michigan apple, diced
- 1 tbs butter
- 1 tbs
Michigan Applesauce Brown Sugar Pop Tarts
This Michigan Apple Pop Tarts recipe combines the sweetness of applesauce and brown sugar with pie crust to create a flaky treat. Serve this as a sweet breakfast or dessert!
Recommended Apple Varieties:
Empire, Gala, Ida Red, Jonagold, Jonathan, or …
Topsy-Turvy Salted Caramel Apple Dumplings
Michigan apples and pecans are encased in flaky phyllo, and finished with a sweet and salty glaze to complete this elegant dessert.
Recommended Apple Varieties:
Empire, Gala, Ida Red, Jonagold, Jonathan, or McIntosh.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 8-ounce roll of
Sticky Toffee Apple Crisp with Candied Bacon Streusel
The addition of bacon to the streusel topping adds an incredible taste sensation of sweet, spiced apples and unexpected salty flavors that are wonderful in this simple but delicious apple crisp – comfort food at its very best!
Recommended Apple Varieties: …
Skillet Apple-Cherry Pie
This delicious recipe combines two Michigan-grown fruits to create a pie with sweet and tart flavors.
Recommended Apple Varieties:
Empire, Gala, Ida Red, Jonagold, Jonathan, or McIntosh.
INGREDIENTS:
- refrigerated pie crust (15-oz box)
- 1/4 cup dried
Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding With Rum Sauce
This delicious dessert includes soft brioche, tender apples, and cinnamon. The warm rum sauce adds a cozy burst of flavor.
Created by Lori Yates.
Recommended Apple Varieties:
Honeycrisp
INGREDIENTS:
For the Bread Pudding:
- 10 ounces brioche bread,
Apple Cider French 75
This Apple Cider French 75 is a refreshingly crisp cocktail, perfect for any occasion. Michigan apple cider pairs well with gin and lemon juice for a slightly tart base, before being topped with champagne.
Created by Lori Yates.
Recommended Apple Varieties:
…Apple Butter Thumbprint Cookies
This Apple Butter Thumbprint Cookie recipe is a spin on a classic, adding a delicious component: smooth Michigan apple butter. They are the perfect treat to share or gift to someone.
Created by Lori Yates.
Recommended Apple Varieties:
Ambrosia, Gala,…
Breakfast Apple Corndogs
These breakfast corndogs are fun, comforting, and easy to share. The combination of juicy Michigan Apples, moist pancake batter (made with applesauce), and sausage links makes for the perfect sweet and savory breakfast.
Created by Grace Goudie.