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Apples are one of America’s favorite fruits and they can be prepared in so many delicious ways. If you’re looking for apple side dishes for Thanksgiving dinner, you’ll definitely want to check out the various recipes below. You’re sure to find at least one delicious side dish to add to your Thanksgiving meal!

Apple Thanksgiving Sides

We all know the usual delicious Thanksgiving side dishes. Things like cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, creamy mashed potatoes, and desserts like pumpkin pie and traditional apple pie. You may even like butternut squash and fresh green beans around your Thanksgiving table. Today we’re going to explore how we can use apples to create delicious side dishes worthy of any holiday meal.

Sugar Cinnamon Apples – If you’re looking for an incredibly delicious yet simple recipe to serve on your Thanksgiving table, you have to give this warm cinnamon and sugar apple recipe a try. Of course, the fresh apple slices are coated in a caramelized brown sugar sauce. It’s so delicious served next to your Thanksgiving turkey or topped with whipped cream.

Apple Butter – How beautiful would a jar of apple butter look on your holiday table? Tuck it in next to the rolls and people can decide if they want to top any of their foods with it. Try this slow cooker apple butter recipe to make the prep work a little easier.

Apple Cranberry Coleslaw – Combine the delicious fall flavors of apple and cranberry together for a delightful slaw recipe. All fresh apples can be used; Granny smith apples, Gala, Fuji, whatever you like. You can even make this recipe ahead of time!

Carrot Apple Slaw – Here is another amazing slaw recipe for you to try this holiday season. You’ll combine crunchy carrots with a sweet apple, tart apples, dried cranberries, salty feta cheese, and a creamy dressing to create this yummy side dish.

Broccoli Apple Salad – This broccoli apple salad is the perfect delicious recipe for fall! It’s made with raw broccoli, onions, walnuts, golden raisins, cranberries and carrots. The light, creamy dressing blends together these delicious savory and sweet flavors!

Apple Grape Salad – Looking for a naturally gluten free apple salad that will send your guests back for seconds? Mix up some tart apples, green grapes, sour cream, cream cheese, and sugar in a large bowl for a creamy, delicious apple salad.

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Potato and Apple Gratin – This unique apple side dish will make a great addition to your Thanksgiving menu. You’ll combine apples and potatoes with cheese, milk, onions, seasonings, and fresh herbs for a sweet and salty flavor profile combination you just have to try.

Apple crisp in a cast iron skillet recipe

Apple Crisp – You simply cannot go wrong with a simple apple crisp. You’ll combine your favorite apple slices with brown sugar and cinnamon and top with a delicious sweetened oat crumb!

Caramelized Apples and Onions – Are you looking for an amazing topping for your holiday meat? You have got to try this caramelized apple and onion recipe. Saute thinly sliced cooking apples and onions in salted butter with sea salt, pepper, and thyme to create a delicious topping for turkey or pork!

Southern Apple and Pecan Salad – Are you looking for a sweet and creamy apple side dish to add to your table this Thanksgiving? Combine a green apple with red apples, grapes, bananas, pecans, mayo, lemon juice, and orange juice.

Cinnamon Maple Sweet Potatoes and Apples – If you love cinnamon roasted sweet potatoes, you need to try this recipe. Butter, sweet potatoes, and apples are combined with cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup for one of those delicious side dishes you just can’t pass up!

Sausage Apple Stuffing – No Thanksgiving meal is complete without a good stuffing recipe. This stuffing combines the earthy flavors of celery, poultry seasoning, parsley, thyme, and sage with two kinds of sausage, apples, and of course chunks of bread.

Cranberry Apple Quinoa Salad – Are you a fan of quinoa? Dress quinoa, apples, celery, cranberries, and pecans with a vinaigrette apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, garlic, dijon, and some seasonings for a delicious, tangy salad.

Apple Cranberry Walnut Stuffing – You’ll want to use tart apples in this delicious stuffing recipe filled with cranberries and walnuts and the traditional flavors of celery and sage.

Sage and Apple Stuffing – Prepare this apple and sage dressing the day before your Thanksgiving meal to save time on the big day. Granny smith apples pair perfectly with big chunks of bread, sage, and rosemary to create this unique side dish.

You also will want to check out our list of baked corn recipes for Thanksgiving!