Apple recipes and orchard traditions highlight autumn seasonal cuisine

Various seasonal culinary features highlight autumn-themed apple recipes and orchard traditions. Dessert options include apple fritter cake with vanilla-maple glaze, caramel apple fluff, stewed apples with cinnamon and cloves, and caramel apple crisp prepared in a skillet.

In the United States, Iowa is noted for its pie shops, such as Iowa Orchard and Pie Bakery in Urbandale and Home Slice Handmade Pies in Bondurant. Additionally, Blossom Hill Orchard in Preston, Minnesota, is managed by Hillary and Dane Diede, who transitioned from diverse professional backgrounds to run a family-owned orchard.

In Hungary, seasonal recipes include a low-sugar apple and oat pie made with whole wheat flour, walnuts, and yogurt. Other seasonal preparations include roasted plum tea, which uses roasted plums, cinnamon, and lemon as a base.