The crisp fall air signals that apple picking season is here. Before you head out to the orchard, be sure to stock your pantry to make the most of your harvest with these delicious apple recipes featuring Post® cereals and products.
Tips for Baking with Freshly Picked Apples
We suggest finding a local orchard that offers a variety of apple types, from granny smith to red delicious. Ask for recommendations on the best varieties for baking, snacking or making cider.
Also remember to bring a cooler to keep your haul fresh on the drive home if you venture out further from home.
Then, get ready to celebrate the flavors of fall with these five apple dessert and snack recipes, all super easy to make at home with your freshly picked apples:
1. Grape-Nuts Dark Chocolate Dried Fruit Dippers
These portable bars combine the crunchy goodness of Grape-Nuts® cereal with chocolate and dried apples for a satisfying on-the-go snack. The chewy, nutty texture makes them irresistible. And with just a few simple ingredients, they’re easy to whip up after a day at the orchard. Get the recipe.
2. Shredded Wheat Apple Crisp
This classic fall dessert is sure to be a new family favorite. The combination of tender baked apples and the crispy Shredded Wheat cereal topping is as comforting as it is delicious. Enjoy this easy-to-make treat fresh from the oven with your favorite vanilla ice cream. Find the recipe here.
3. Grape-Nuts Hot Apple Cobbler
Warm up after a day outdoors with this cozy cobbler. Juicy red apple filling and a crunchy Grape-Nuts cereal streusel topping pair perfectly in this simple, wholesome dessert. Easy to assemble and full of fall flavor, it’s ideal for a casual get-together with friends. Get the recipe.
4. Apple Walnut Muffins
Start your morning off right with these delicious muffins. Chopped apples and walnuts with Post Raisin Bran cereal provide a double dose of crunch and sweet flavor. Whip up a batch to enjoy with your morning coffee or as a grab-and-go breakfast on busy fall days. You’ll love the moist, tender texture. Find the easy recipe here.
5. Easy Candied Baked Apples
These elegant baked apples coated in a sweet, sticky glaze and topped with a delicious Grape-Nuts cereal-crunch are sure to impress at your next fall gathering. The recipe comes together quickly with just a few ingredients. As the apples bake, the house will fill with the comforting aroma of fall spices and brown sugar. It’s a simple yet sophisticated dessert that’s perfect for entertaining. Get the recipe.
However you choose to use your apple picking haul, Post Consumer Brands® is here to help you make the most of the fall harvest. Try these recipes to add seasonal flavor to breakfast, dessert and everything in between. Don’t forget to share your apple creations with us on Instagram! Happy apple picking.