By Nicole Hvidsten, The Minnesota Star Tribune

Pumpkin spice is going to have to wait a minute; it’s time for apples to shine.

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Whether yours are hand-picked from a local orchard, scooped up at a farmers market or plucked from your backyard, we want to make the most of the season while the fruit is at its crispy, flavorful best.

We turned to three new cookbooks to find new recipes for the occasion, starting with “The Art of Jacques Pépin.” The author of more than 30 cookbooks, the legendary chef is also an accomplished artist. The latest is a stunning celebration of both of Pépin’s passions ahead of his 90th birthday (Harvest, $35).

“Hungry Happens Mediterranean” from Stella Drivas draws on the popular blogger’s Greek upbringing for Mediterranean-inspired recipes that

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