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Crisp Autumn apples. Photo: A Million to One, Flickr.

Often overlooked and underrated in other seasons, apples as vibrant and crisp as these reign supreme every September. In these two complementing shots, one can't help but crave the inimitable crunch of an autumn apple. Fine-grained or sweet, sprightly or tangy, with hundreds of varieties -- from the juicy Acey Mac to the nutty Zabergau Reinette -- apples have flavors as variegated as their purposes.

And though we'll never pass up a traditional piece of gooey apple pie or a tart cup of apple cider, we poked around the Internet for more unique inspiration. With options as appealing as 101 Cookbook's Apple Zucchini Crostini, Martha Stewart's Apple Pie with Cheddar Crust, Michael Chiarello's Butternut Squash and Apple Soup, or -- for the truly ambitious -- Bon Appetit's Herb-Roasted Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy, we're hungering for apple-picking season.

For the season's ultimate farm-to-table experience, locate an orchard near you at allaboutapples.com.

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