Apple butter has been flying under the radar for too long, but that’s about to change. If you’re tired of the pumpkin spice craze, these apple butter recipes will mix things up in the best way. Whether it’s breakfast or dessert, apple butter is about to become your go-to ingredient. Grab a jar and get ready to find your new favorite fall flavor.
Apple Bacon Scones
Scones just got a serious upgrade. Fresh apples, crispy bacon, and apple butter team up for a breakfast that’s pretty much perfect.
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Savory Apple Thyme Butter
This apple thyme butter is ridiculously versatile. Slather it on anything from roast meat to your favorite bread. You can’t go wrong.
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Apple Carrot Cake Oatmeal
Oatmeal just met its match with apple butter and fresh apples. Top it off with some mascarpone, and you’ve got a cozy breakfast that’s ready to go.
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Apple Butter Roasted Chicken
Sweet meets savory in this roasted chicken. With apple butter giving it a crispy skin and juicy inside, it’s bound to become your go-to dinner.
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Apple Butter Rugelach
These rugelach are buttery, gluten-free, and packed with apple butter and crunchy cacao nibs. Perfect for when you want a cookie that’s a little out of the ordinary.
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The Best Turkey Burger
Turkey burgers just leveled up. Apple butter is the secret weapon here, making these burgers juicier and tastier than ever. You won’t look at turkey the same way again.
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Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie
Take your pumpkin pie game up a notch with this apple butter version. It’s easy to make and a fun way to mix things up at dessert time.
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Sourdough Apple Butter Muffins
These muffins are the real deal. Apple butter and sourdough discard make them super moist, while a crunchy streusel topping adds that perfect finishing touch.
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Sourdough Apple Cider Donuts
Who needs a bakery? These sourdough donuts are easy to make at home, with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating that screams perfection.
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Apple Butter Pie
Move over, pumpkin pie. This apple butter pie is here to steal the spotlight with its rich apple flavor and perfect spice blend.
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Easy Apple Crisp Bars
These bars are everything you love about apple crisp, but in a handy, portable form. Apple butter and fresh apples team up to create a snack that’s great anytime.
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Apple Butter Cookies
My Auntie JJ’s Apple Butter Cookies are apple-forward and just plain awesome. Get ready to make these on repeat.
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Apple Butter Waffles
Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, these waffles are a great way to kick off your morning. Quick, easy, and downright delicious.
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Apple Butter Crumb Cake
This crumb cake is here to sweeten up your day. The crunchy crumb topping pairs perfectly with the soft cake, making it a great match for your coffee break.
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Apple Butter Old Fashioned Cocktail
A classic cocktail with a twist. Apple butter gives this Old Fashioned a seasonal vibe, and it might just become your new favorite drink.
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Apple Butter Thumbprint Cookies
These thumbprint cookies are simple but packed with flavor. Apple butter in the center and a cinnamon sugar coating make them a great treat.
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Bakery Style Apple Butter Muffins
These muffins are what fall baking dreams are made of. With a crunchy domed top and plenty of apple butter goodness, they’re your new breakfast go-to.
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Easy Apple Butter Dessert Recipe
Need a quick dessert? This one’s a winner. With just five ingredients and a little help from crescent roll dough, you’ve got a sweet treat ready in no time.
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Apple Butter Brisket Recipe
This brisket is as good as it gets. Apple butter and beer make it sweet, tender, and perfect for feeding a crowd.
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Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Glaze
Cinnamon rolls just got a whole lot better. Apple butter adds a sweet, tart filling that pairs perfectly with brown sugar and cinnamon.
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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
