Text by Holly Seng
Apple season has arrived, and these fresh and festive fruits lend themselves to everything from eye-catching accents to appetizing recipes, spanning sweet and savory. While pumpkins tend to steal the show, we’re hoping our roundup of 10 versatile ideas will inspire you to consider apples as your go-to autumnal accent this year. Peruse the list below and discover new ways to showcase the bountiful harvest in both your home décor and fall menu.
Festive Wreaths
Apple accents in your autumn wreaths—whether as a finishing touch or the main character—can add a fun and unexpected nod to the season.
Fall Harvest Medley
Paired with seasonal veggies, crisp red and green apples lend a balanced blend of sweet and tart flavors to this side dish.
Front Porch Panache
After picking apples fresh from the orchard, present your bounty on a tray for a treat to pair with a mug of hot cider for an afternoon gathering on the porch.
Apple Cider Shrub
Notes of rosemary and elderflower round out this refreshing apple-infused cocktail.
Seasonal Must Read
For a book that celebrates the seasons—especially autumn—and offers unlimited inspiration, look no further than A Year at Clove Brook Farm by Christopher Spitzmiller. Check out our review of the book, here.
Apple Biscoff Galette
Garnished with fresh thyme and sprinkles of slivered almonds, this dessert is extra tasty, and the presentation is unparalleled.
Natural Accents
From vases of foraged branches to bowls overflowing with fresh produce, the best autumnal accents are those found in nature, according to blogger and textile designer Jenny Steffens Hobick of JSH Home Essentials.
Baked Apple Chips
These homemade chips are raising the bar for our snacking criteria—especially when topped with a shake or two of cinnamon or apple pie spice.
Harvest Hues
Instead of the typical autumn tablescape featuring pumpkins and gourds, try a lively centerpiece like a basket of apples paired with a bouquet of freshly clipped garden roses in coordinating hues.
Caramel Apple Pie
Thanks to an addition of caramel sauce, this all-American classic becomes even more decadent.
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