Apple Season: A gourmet autumn in perspective

Fall means apple season! And in Quebec, we never miss the opportunity to head to the orchards to stock up on these fresh local delights, which we use in a variety of sweet and savoury recipes.

Author Équipe SAQ

Published on August 29, 2022

A season of colour and harvests, autumn has its fair share of festivities. Year after year, we never tire of going apple picking! As soon as the cooler weather arrives, gently whisking summer away, the orchards welcome families, couples, and friends for a fun and relaxing activity.

In addition to the annual harvest, another great fall activity is to visit the local cideries, where you can enjoy a tasting and bring a few bottles home. A new essential for happy hours all year long, local cider is all the rage and naturally goes well with all apple-based recipes.

Now, it's time to grab your aprons, as we have two original fall recipes that offer something different from the traditional (albeit delectable!) pies and crisps. To the kitchen!

Cider-braised pork

To warm up the soul when the temperature drops, we love this cider-braised pork recipe, which melts in your mouth and reveals delicious apple aromas. Quebec cider is in the spotlight here, both in the glass and on the plate, as we also suggest a few pairings that are sure to delight your guests.

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Domaine Lafrance Légende d'Automne Strong cider | 750 ml Canada , Quebec

75%

(15)

Regular Price $13.75 Special Price $13.25

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Cidrerie Le Somnambule Le Sauvage Sparkling cider | 750 ml Canada , Quebec

87%

(3)

$19.05

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Cidrerie du Minot Brut Sparkling cider | 750 ml Canada , Quebec

100%

(2)

$18.95

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Baked Apples

The second recipe is dedicated to those with a sweet tooth and makes the star of the season shine from A to Z: baked apples with vanilla ice cream and cider coulis. Consider picking up a few yellow apples (or any other variety that lends itself well to baking) at your next ice cider harvest.

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Neige Ice cider | 375 ml Canada , Quebec

89%

(14)

$25.95

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LE CIDRE de Glace Verger Hemmingford Ice cider | 375 ml Canada , Quebec

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(14)

$22.00

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Entre Pierre et Terre 2018 Ice cider | 200 ml Canada , Quebec

100%

(2)

$18.25

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