Cozy Autumn Recipes Starring Seasonal Fruits
Summer’s end might mean saying goodbye to warm-weather fruits like melons, fresh berries and juicy peaches until next year, but autumn brings an abundance of new seasonal options to the table.
From crisp apples and tart cranberries to nutty pumpkin and sweet pears, fall fruits shine alongside classic autumn flavors like cinnamon, brown sugar, molasses and more in both sweet and savory dishes. As the days start to cool and summer produce fades, these comforting recipes will help you embrace the fall’s flavorful fruits in new and unexpected ways.
1. Slow Cooker Apple Molasses Baked Beans
Trade in your heat-and-eat canned baked beans for a pot of homemade Slow Cooker Apple Molasses Baked Beans. Made with Granny Smith apples, smoked bacon and onions, this easy recipe requires just 15 minutes of hands-on prep before the slow cooker takes over to develop the rich, warm flavors.
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2. Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Cranberry Mustard Relish
Tart cranberries add bright, fresh flavor to Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Cranberry Mustard Relish. This quick and easy recipe is the perfect way to feed the whole family in 30 minutes from start to finish.
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3. Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Bacon
Give everyday mac and cheese a fall-inspired upgrade with our Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Bacon. The creamy sauce combines white cheddar, Gouda, cream cheese and pumpkin for the ultimate autumn comfort food.
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4. Grilled Pear and Oat Crisp
Combining sweet, caramelized pears and a crumbly cinnamon oat topping Grilled Pear and Oat Crisp makes a cozy dessert for any fall day. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an irresistible treat packed with seasonal flavor.
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Pick Tennessee Products
Find fresh seasonal produce, local meats and unique, made-in-Tennessee products for these recipes and more from the following farms and companies across the state. Discover more farms in your area at picktnproducts.org.
Blue Well Farms
This family century farm raises Berkshire hogs in Wilson County. The farm offers a variety of high-quality pork products including bratwurst, pork burgers, ground pork, sausage, bacon, pork chops, tenderloins and more.
Gilbert Pumpkins
Gilbert Pumpkins in Morristown grows more than 60 different varieties of pumpkins. The pumpkin patch opens to the public for retail sales on weekends in September and October.
Hitman Smoked Products
Hitman Smoked Products in Middle Tennessee crafts delicious “Old World bacon with a New World flair.” Rubbed with kosher salt, brown sugar, and flavorings like coffee, cocoa, and more, their bacon products are perfect for cooking low and slow.
Morning Glory Orchard
In addition to fresh-picked apples, this family orchard in Middle Tennessee offers several homemade apple products in the fall, including cider, preserves, applesauce and baked goods.
Munford FFA Chapter
This West Tennessee FFA chapter is the largest FFA chapter in the state. They offer locally raised pork and lamb products as well as fresh hydroponic produce and eggs.
Out of the Blue
Located in Coffee County, Out of the Blue offers natural granola homemade by women recovering from abuse and addiction. Each bag contains a picture and story featuring the woman who baked it.
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