From pies to pickings, apples are an autumn staple. Check out some fresh ways to enjoy the fruit of the season this fall.

1. In a Slaw

The family will remember this unique Asian chicken slaw, made with veggie root, herbs, apples, peanuts, shredded chicken, and a light balsamic vinaigrette.

2. With Baked Fall Veggies

Baked acorn squash is beautiful fall recipe that melds buttery, mild acorn squash with a sweet blend of orange juice, apples, pecans and caramel dip. Serve warm.

3. With a Cheese-y Appetizer

A decadent appetizer of fruited Brie, topped with dried apples, cranberries, apricots and pecans, drizzled with caramel dip.

4. In a Protein-Packed Salad

Crunchy, sweet and savory. Fruit, vegetables and meat. This delicious apple chicken salad has it all.

5. As An Extra Special After-School Snack

Turn a plain rice cake into a sweet treat by topping it with caramel dip, chopped apples, chocolate chips or nuts for the ultimate after-school snack.

6. As a Cookie Topping

Slather a giant oatmeal cookie with caramel dip and top with apples, raisins, dried cranberries and chopped walnuts for a delectable dessert that’s ready in less than 40 minutes.

7. As a Sweet Topping on a Salty Dessert

Sweet and salty flavors blend together perfectly in this dessert made from pretzel rolls, Golden Delicious apples, vanilla ice cream, cinnamon and caramel dip.

8. Layered into a Parfait

Fill parfait glasses with layers of caramel dip, pound cake, tender apples, pecans, dried cranberries and ice cream for a scrumptious dessert in less than 15 minutes.

9. Baked into Roses

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Turn your extra apple pickings and pie crust into a beautiful arrangement of roses for a picturesque brunch staple.