Apples and honey are the ultimate Rosh Hashana tradition. But if you want to spice things up this yomtov, why not try one of these 36 mouth-watering apple recipes? I’m reprising this post two years ago, since it’s still the best source I’ve got for everything from soup to desserts and anything in between. There are even main dishes with apples!
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Apple Challah Recipes
Stuffed Apple Challah from The Challah Blog
Simple Round Apple Challah from Kosher on a Budget
Apple & Honey Challah from Smitten Kitchen
Harvest Apple Challah from King Arthur Flour
Cinnamon Apple Stuffed Challah from What Jew Wanna Eat
Easy Apple Stuffed Challah from Daily Cheapskate
Apple Soups & Starter Recipes
Carrot Apple Ginger Soup from Joy the Baker (must.make.this.)
Curried Apple Soup (Dairy) from Martha Stewart
Caramelized Onion Apple Bites (Dairy) from All Recipes
Apple Chestnut Soup with Parsley Croutons (Substitute margarine to make pareve) from Chow
Apple Sides & Salad Recipes
Carrot Apple Charoset from Local Belle (via KOAB)
Apple Acorn Squash from Kansas City Mamas
Slow Cooker Applesacue from Give Me Neither
Apple Walnut Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette from All Recipes
Duchesse Sweet Potato Apple Bites from Busy in Brooklyn
Homemade Apple Butter in the Slow Cooker from Frugal Foodie Mama (I’ve made this for Sukkot and it’s fantastic!)
Homemade Apple Butter with Canning Instructions from Saving the Family Money
Apple Bourekas from Steamy Kitchen (I think these would also be a special treat for breakfast!)
Apple Main Dish Recipes
Roasted Apple Brisket from Joy of Kosher
Turkey Apple Sausage Bites from This American Bite
Roast Turkey with Apples, Onions, Fried Sage Leaves, and Apple Cider Gravy from Epicurious (sub pareve margarine or coconut oil for butter)
Spatchcock Chicken with Apple Cider Braised Vegetables from Kitchen Tested
Apple Shallot Roasted Turkey from Eating Well
Apple Cider Braised Brisket (Substitute Margarine for Butter) from Simple Bites
Apple Dessert Recipes
Apple Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting and Honey Caramel (Dairy) from What Jew Wanna Eat (Oh dear, I think she’s trying to kill me with these pictures! I must make these!)
Mini Apple & Honey Tarts from Overtime Cook
Apple Fritters from Kosher on a Budget (I originally made these for Chanukah, but I think they’d be great for Rosh Hashana, too)
Apple Pie with Almond Crumble from Give Me Neither
Apple and Red Currant Cobbler with Gingerbread Topping from Kitchen Tested
Skillet Apple Crisp from Eat at Home Cooks
Best Honey Cake with Caramelized Apples from Busy in Broolyn
Homemade Apple Chips from yours truly – I think these would be great as a fun afternoon snack, too!
Baked Apple Cider Donuts (Dairy) from Greenbacks Gal
Honey Apple Cupcake from Shiska in the Kitchen (I love the printable cupcake flags)
Apple Beverage Recipes
Apple Pie Fruit Smoothie (Dairy) from Greenbacks Gal
Slow Cooker Apple Cider from Taste of Home (I have this in the past for Sukkot and it’s fantastic!)
Apple Pomegranate Sangria from The Shiksa in the Kitchen
Do you have a favorite apple recipe? I’d love for you to share it in the comments below!
What a line-up! I need to make a few of those soups at least. Thanks for including mine. Happy New Year!
Thanks for making it! I seriously want to eat grains just to eat your cupcake!!
I love those turkey apple bites. Thanks for including them… and reminding me about them!
These are fabulous recipes! I can’t wait to try them. Thanks for sharing!