5 Fall Recipes Featuring Local Flavours

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, there’s nothing better than a cozy collection of homegrown recipes. Inspired by the expertise of passionate local producers, these dishes highlight the rich flavours of Québec’s terroir and celebrate fall with every bite or sip. 🍏 🍁

Recipe 1: Spiced Apple Must with Brandy 🍏

By Équinoxe, Ferme Cidricole

Ingredients:

• 2 L Équinoxe organic apple juice
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 star anise (or more, to taste)
• 150 ml Équinoxe apple brandy

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, gently heat the apple juice with the spices.
2. Remove from heat and stir in the brandy.
3. Serve warm, ideally in large mugs.

👉 Perfect by the fire! For a divine pairing, enjoy this spiced apple must with a squash and apple velouté from the farm.

Recipe 2: Apple Tartlets with Aged Organic Cheddar 🧀

Presented by Fromagerie L’Ancêtre

Ingredients (for 4 tartlets):

• 2 tbsp L’Ancêtre organic salted butter
• 1/2 tsp liquid vanilla
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 3 Cortland apples, peeled and quartered
• 4 baked sweet pastry shells
• 75 g (2.5 oz) L’Ancêtre aged organic cheddar, grated

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to broil.
2. In a skillet, melt the butter with the vanilla and brown sugar over high heat until caramelized.
3. Add the lemon juice and cook for another 15–20 seconds.
4. Add the apples and caramelize, turning them often.
5. Divide the apples among the tartlet shells and top with grated cheddar.
6. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden.

👉 Serve immediately with the remaining caramel.
Tip: You can swap the apples for peaches, or use firmer apple varieties like Lobo, Spartan or Empire for a different texture.

Recipe 3: Spiced Hot Chocolate 🍫

Presented by Julie Vachon Chocolats

Ingredients (for 2 large mugs):

• 2 tbsp (30 g) Julie Vachon Spiced Hot Chocolate Mix
• 1 to 2 squares (5 to 10 g) Julie Vachon 64% Guyaquil Dark Chocolate
• 500 ml whole milk (or plant-based alternative)
• Whipped cream

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat.
2. Add the hot chocolate mix and chocolate squares.
3. Stir until smooth and creamy.
4. Pour into large mugs and top generously with whipped cream.

👉 Perfect by the fire on a chilly day—or paired with a slice of Julie Vachon pumpkin pie. Pure comfort in a cup!

Recipe 4: Maple and Mustard Braised Blade Roast 🍁

Presented by Aux Petits Plaisirs

Ingredients (serves 6):

• 1 beef blade roast (about 1.5 to 2 kg), locally and naturally raised
• 1/2 cup Aux Petits Plaisirs maple mustard
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup beef broth
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Place the roast in a slow cooker and add the onion, garlic, and broth.
2. Generously coat the meat with the maple mustard.
3. Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours.

👉 The result: fork-tender meat, perfect for cozy fall family meals.
Don’t hesitate to check out the wide selection of cuts available directly at the Aux Petits Plaisirs farm for more delicious inspiration!

Recipe 5: Honey and Brie Gourmet Bread 🍯

Presented by Un Goût de Miel

Ingredients (serves 6 to 8 for sharing):

• 1 round country-style loaf
• 1 wheel of Brie or Camembert (depending on the size of the bread)
• 1/2 cup nuts of your choice
• 3 fresh figs, diced
• 1 apple, diced
• 3 to 4 slices of bacon, chopped
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced
• 2 to 3 tbsp Un Goût de Miel honey

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a skillet, cook the bacon and shallots until the bacon is crispy.
3. Add the nuts, apples, figs, and a drizzle of honey. Cook until the nuts are slightly softened.
4. Slice off the top of the bread and hollow it out (save the inside for another recipe). Brush the inside with honey.
5. Spoon a bit of the filling into the base, place the Brie (lightly scored on top), then add the rest of the filling.
6. Drizzle with more honey, wrap the whole thing in foil, and bake for 15–20 minutes.
7. Unwrap and bake another 5–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden.

👉 Serve right away by tearing pieces of bread and dipping into the gooey, flavour-packed centre!

These terroir-inspired recipes bring together warmth, togetherness, and the rich flavours of fall.
Whether it’s a comforting hot chocolate, a slow-cooked roast, or a cheddar-topped dessert, each one is perfect for easing into the colder season and celebrating the bounty of local ingredients. 🍎🍯🧀

So fire up the stove—and enjoy every bite!

To discover more local terroir ambassadors, visit the Terroir et Saveurs du Québec directory.