Falling for Apples

They soothe an upset stomach and help combat asthma. If that doesn't make you love apples, these kid-pleasing recipes will.

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Yunhee Kim
Apples seem so ordinary. But this fruit rocks the nutrition charts. Fuji, Red Delicious, and Gala have high concentrations of antioxidants, though you can't go wrong with any variety of apples.
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Harvest Soup

Apples and squash team up to make this soup rich and velvety even though there isn't a bit of cream.
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Loud Quesadillas

Apples and tortillas make this sandwich doubly crunchy and extra delicious.
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Attention parents of picky eaters: This uber-cute pasta shape will make this dish a winner in your house.
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Savory Baked Apples

Total comfort food fare, this rice- and sausage-filled baked apple is perfect for dinner.
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Sweet Baked Apple

This apple filled with a nutty fruit blend is warm and gooey.
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Shush Kabobs

We put these sweet glazed apple meatballs on a stick so your kid would be so engrossed in the presentation, he'd forget that he's trying something new.
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Apple Betty

Our take on this classic dessert uses store-bought pound cake.
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Mark Thomas
Turkey & Apple Salad

Crunchy and sweet, Granny Smith apples make a great addition to any salad.
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Alison Miksch
Apple Cider Drumsticks

A change from chicken nuggets, these sweet drumsticks have kid appeal.
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Rita Maas
Cranberry Apple Bake

Pair apples with fresh cranberries, nuts, and oats in this crunchy, warm dessert.
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Heather Weston
Apple Tart Tatin

These mini desserts look complicated, but frozen puff pastry helps cut prep time.
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Lisa Hubbard
Caramel Apples

Make your own version of this candy-shop favorite.
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Apple Turnovers

We made classic apple turnovers quicker and easier.
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Peter Ardito
Pork with Pears and Apples

Want to make something different with pork chops? Saut? apples and pears in the same pan.

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How To Make Apple Pops

Food Editor Erica Clark shows you how to make this simple snack your kids are sure to love.

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Harvest Soup

Loud Quesadillas

Savory Baked Apples

Sweet Baked Apple

Shush Kabobs

Apple Betty

Turkey & Apple Salad

Apple Cider Drumsticks

Cranberry Apple Bake

Apple Tart Tatin

Caramel Apples

Apple Turnovers

Pork with Pears and Apples

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