3 Simple Apple Recipes To Welcome Fall

Though available from cold storage all year, apples are at their flavor- and nutrition-packed peak from September through November. They pack a wallop of vitamin C and cancer-fighting antioxidants, as well as more fiber than a bowl of bran cereal—for less than 100 calories each. Just be sure to keep your apples refrigerated; although lovely arranged in a bowl on the table, they'll become soft if left out at room temperature.
Check out these 3 delicious apple recipes you must try:

Apple-Sausage Sauté

SERVES: 4
4 tsp olive oil
1 lb precooked chicken or pork sausages, cut into ½" diagonal slices
4 med tart apples (such as Granny Smith or Idared), peeled, quartered, and cut into ½" wedges
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp dried thyme
2 Tbsp maple syrup
Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in large nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, turning often, until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Remove from pan. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to pan. Put in apple, pepper, and thyme, and drizzle with syrup. Cook, tossing often, until tender, 12 to 14 minutes. Return sausage to pan and toss with apple to heat through. 

Celery-Sage Dressing

SERVES: 4 2 Tbsp butter
3 med sweet apples (such as Gala), cubed
½ med onion, chopped
½ c chopped celery
1 tsp rubbed sage
¼ tsp salt
⅛ tsp black pepper
4 slices whole wheat bread, cut into ½" cubes
¾ c apple juice
⅓ c dried cranberries
Heat oven to 375°F. Coat 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in frying pan over medium heat. Add apple, onion, celery, sage, salt, and pepper. Cover. Cook 10 minutes. Add rest of ingredients. Put in dish and dot with 1 tablespoon butter. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 minutes. 

Autumn Salad

SERVES: 4
4 tsp olive oil
1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tsp honey
¼ tsp salt
⅛ tsp black pepper
3 med sweet-tart apples (such as Braeburn), quartered and thinly sliced crosswise
1½ c thinly sliced red cabbage
⅓ c crumbled mild blue cheese
¼ c thinly sliced red onion
¼ c coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
Whisk oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in large bowl. Add apple, cabbage, cheese, onion, and walnuts. Toss to combine.


source: http://www.prevention.com/food/apple-recipes-3-delicious-fall-dishes