From cider to donuts, apples dominate the culinary world in September. With thousands of varieties to choose from, it’s almost impossible to find a menu that doesn’t include the popular fruit. Most often associated with sweet dishes, apples also work well in sauces paired with cured meats and pork. But even with all this to choose from, we dare you to try and make it through the season without constructing at least one home-baked pie. 

From cider to donuts, apples dominate the culinary world in September. With thousands of varieties to choose from, it’s almost impossible to find a menu that doesn’t include the popular fruit. Most often associated with sweet dishes, apples also work well in sauces paired with cured meats and pork. But even with all this to choose from, we dare you to try and make it through the season without constructing at least one home-baked pie.