Can’t get enough of all things apple now that fall has arrived in Westchester? These seasonal treats will hit the spot.
Apple Pie at Baked by Susan
379 S Riverside Ave, Croton-on-Hudson; 862.0874
Classic apple pie at its best is what to expect at Baked by Susan in Croton-on-Hudson. You can go big for a traditional nine-inch pie with the golden crust or try a mini version that’s five inches in diameter in case you want it all for yourself for a meal. Hey, apples are good for you.
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Apple Cakes at By the Way Bakery
574 Warburton Ave, Hastings-on-Hudson; 914.478.0555
Made with gluten-free and dairy-free products, By the Way Bakery’s delicious treats are made from scratch. Fans must check out Mama’s Apple Cake, an apple-flavored cake filled with chunks of fruit and a subtle use of spice. For those with a smaller appetite, the mini cake is an ideal choice; this tasty option includes a spiral bundt with sweet apple chunks.
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Apple Brussels Sprouts Salad from Café Deux
307 Halstead Ave, Harrison; 914.920-4110
When a slight chill hits the air, you think apples, cinnamon, and dough, but what about switching up your salad? Salads can be seasonal, too, like this apple and Brussels sprouts salad from Charlotte and Carrie Denoyer, the sisters who own Café Deux, the charming French-American bistro and café in the heart of Harrison.
“Each bite brings a surprising flavor,” Carrie says. Available for fall, the salad is filled with spicy chicory, endive, frisée, radicchio, cucumber, nutty sesame seeds, shiso (a minty herb), togarashi (chili pepper powder), tart-sweet pomegranate arils, and creamy cumin-lime yogurt vinaigrette (with caramelized apple puree!), along with thinly sliced Honeycrisp red and Granny Smith green apples and smoky roasted Brussels. This all-day restaurant is a good stop for food and “coffee to cocktails” for seasonal and year-round favorites.
Apple Cider Caramels at La Petite Occasion
Chappaqua
Made from Hudson Valley-sourced ingredients, Michele Kim’s small-batch caramels and toffees are a county favorite. For her seasonal cider caramels, Kim sources local cream from Hudson Valley Fresh in Poughkeepsie, butter from Kriemhild Dairy in Hamilton, and cider from North Salem’s Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard, then adds warm spices like cinnamon. Check the website for farmers’ markets such as Chappaqua and Hastings-on-Hudson, and retail locations, such as Second Mouse Cheese in Pleasantville and Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard in North Salem.
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Apple Caramel Crumb Ice Cream at Longford’s
4 Elm Place, Rye; 914.967.3797
1941 Palmer Ave, Larchmont; 914.630.4503, plus in other locations
Sure, the hot days of August are long gone, but cravings for ice cream don’t end come autumn. For a fall take on a summer treat, enjoy Longford’s flavor with juicy apples and crumb toppings, drizzled with rich caramel. Who says ice cream is for summer only? This 2024 Best of Westchester winner is a good way to go for small-batch ice cream. Get it at one of Longford’s two Westchester shops or find the ice cream at other storefronts, such as Frannie’s Goodie Shop in Mount Kisco and Chappaqua and Bedford Candy Bar.
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Apple Fritter from MAD Donuts
White Plains and various locations
Matt Moore of MAD Donuts has us switching from classic cider donuts to these oversized fritters. Known for his fluffy and tasty donuts, Moore stuffs fresh Granny Smith apples into his dough. To give it that special fall flavor, he mixes reduced cider and apple cider vinegar into his mouthwatering treat and tops it with cinnamon glaze. Starting September 16 and subject to change, catch one of these apple fritters at several shops: Twisted Branch in Valhalla, Ice Cream Social in White Plains, Sim Coe Beer Bar in Scarsdale, Climbing Wolf in Dobbs Ferry, Coffee Labs Roasters in Tarrytown, Ludy Cafe in Irvington, Shea Station in Pelham, and on the brunch menu at Smokehouse Tailgate in New Rochelle and Mamaroneck. Or just order online!
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Apple Cider Donuts at Outhouse Orchards
139 Hardscrabble Rd, North Salem; 914.277.3188
Purchase a ticket to revel in the fall festival running through October 31 at Outhouse Orchards to access the apple cider donuts, as well as apple cider, pies, fresh-picked produce, local honey, New York state maple syrup, and other artisanal goods at The Barn. You can also enjoy the pumpkin patch, apple picking, a hayride, and corn maze.
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Apple Sage Cheddar Kale Scones at Red Barn Bakery
4 South Astor St, Irvington; 914.231.7779
Known for its gluten-free scones and brownies, Red Barn serves up several apple-flavored sweets like traditional and salted caramel crumb pies. For a personal-sized treat that’s more on the savory side, look out for the apple sage cheddar kale scones. The apple pie rollup is also a favorite, where hunks of organic Fuji and Gala (and sometimes Braeburn) varieties are jam-packed into a flaky pastry made from organic cage-free eggs and grass-fed butter. You can also find the treats at the Pleasantville and Chappaqua farmers’ markets.
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Apple Tart from Seth Greenberg’s Just Desserts
1887 Palmer Ave, Larchmont; 914.630.1807
Chef Greenberg prides himself on creating luscious desserts using Hudson Valley butter, free-range eggs, organic sugar, and apples from local orchards. The apple-flavored tart is a divine creation made with buttery handcrafted crust, house-made apple sauce, a dash of cinnamon sugar, and house-made apple glaze. It looks as beautiful as it tastes!
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