Does eating an apple every day really keep the doctor away? Apples are certainly popular, ranking among the top three fruits produced around the world. They are easy to store and transport, and as a result, are typically available year-round. Eating a whole, fresh apple offers you the most nutrients as modifying or eating variations of apples can strip it of its nutrients. If you discard and don’t eat the apple skin, most of an apple’s fiber and flavonoids go with it. If you dehydrate or dry the apples, this removes the vitamin C, which is predominantly in the apple’s flesh. In addition, sugar and extra calories are often added to dried apples. Clear apple juice undergoes filtering and pasteurization, which removes most of the flavonoids and fibers, so the apple juice contains almost none of an apple’s nutrients. These modifications are extremely important to remember as many opt for products that say apple instead of eating a plain old apple. However, eating a plain apple every day can sometimes get a little old. So, what are some healthy apple dinner recipes that don’t sacrifice an apple’s nutrients and health benefits?
Apples go well with a variety of meats, but pork chops and apples are one of the most popular options. These sweet fruits are also a natural partner for savory ingredients like pork roasts, crispy-skinned chicken, juicy sausages, and even scallops. Apple can be added to soups like our Butternut Squash Soup to add sweetness. Just toss the diced apple in with the cubed butternut squash when roasting. They can also be diced and added to a salad. Just pair your died apples with cheese, craisins, and pecans with a champagne vinaigrette to make a delicious lunch. Alternatively, you can also cut the apple into matchsticks and use them in a slaw with cabbage and carrots, this makes a great topping for fish tacos. Try out plenty of our apple-based recipes below to find your favorite way of mixing apples into a dish, without sacrificing an apple’s nutrition value.
Apple Dinner Recipes
Fish Tacos with Apple Slaw
For many fish tacos is a summer signature food! These slightly spicy, fish tacos are topped with Honeycrisp apple and Guacamole salsa, adding an explosion of crunch and flavor you’ll crave, no matter the season. If you love fish tacos, you’re going to love these tacos served with charred tortillas and fresh apple slaw.
Savory Pork Turnovers
Apples, potatoes, ground pork and seasonings tucked inside flaky golden pastry never fail to win praise from my family at home and friends at church functions. The assembly requires a bit of effort, but these impressive little turnovers are worth it. These turnovers make for a perfect appetizer or snack, and they are also great for picnics or lunchboxes.
Apple Thyme Chicken
Apples and chicken may seem like an unusual combination, but they make a wonderful meal when grilled to perfection. The thyme chicken marinade gives a boost of flavor and tenderizes the meat nicely. This is a great recipe that can be made in advance and allow the chicken to marinate until ready to cook.
Spiced Apple Pork Tenderloin
This recipe merges the fall flavors of apple with the rich taste of pork tenderloin. A warm, tasty main dish for a chilly September night.
Harvest Quinoa Salad
Harvest Quinoa Salad with Butternut Squash will impress everyone at your table. It’s full of flavor, hearty, and every bite comes with a mix of sweet, salty, and savory notes. This salad makes a great side dish, is hearty enough for a main-dish salad (with or without added chicken or another protein).
Caramelized Apples & Pork Chops
Here is a one-pan recipe for caramelized apples and pork chops. Apple wedges, shallots, cider, vinegar, bone broth, garlic, and woody herbs tie everything together, creating a simple yet spectacular one-pan meal. The stewed apples and salty pork practically beg for the refreshing, spicy kick that freshly grated horseradish provides as a finishing touch.
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