Falling for Apples

Kids can help make these healthy apple ring flapjacks. Let them make the batter and coat the apples. Older kids can even flip the pancakes.

Apples and tortillas make this sandwich doubly crunchy and extra delicious.

Attention parents of picky eaters: This uber-cute pasta shape will make this dish a winner in your house.

When the apple of your eye is hungry, swoop in with these tiny fruit-filled muffins.

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

These mini desserts look complicated, but frozen puff pastry helps cut prep time.

This quick recipe has plenty of kid-friendly steps, including mixing the dough, shaping the pretzels, and preparing and brushing on the egg wash.

Food columnist Mart Bittman concocted this savory and sweet combo. Prunes and dried apricots are an optional, but delicious, addition!

Crunchy and tart, Granny Smith apples make a great addition to any salad.

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.

Make your own version of this candy-shop favorite.

This delicious loaf is easy to prepare and doesn't require any out-of-the-ordinary ingredients.

A change from chicken nuggets, these sweet drumsticks have kid appeal.

Pair apples with fresh cranberries, nuts, and oats in this crunchy, warm dessert.

This spice cake bakes in a slow cooker, resulting in a moist crumb. The ingredients are straightforward, the preparation is simple, and a good jarred caramel sauce tops it off.

For a simple, crowd-pleasing treat try these tasty baked apples.

Apple pie is practically a rite of passage for autumn, and this crumb-top version is an easy way to celebrate the season. Brown sugar and spices form the top crust over chunks of apples in a buttery crust.

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