Apple Crisp Core Is the Cozy Aesthetic Sweetening Spaces Up This Fall

It’s probably already your favorite flavor of the season—why not bring the warmth and comfort of apple crisp into your whole home?

If you feel like there’s a “core” for each season, you’re right: We’ve seen romcomcore take over in the spring, tomatocore in the summer, cowgirlcore during Beyonce’s album rollout. And while pumpkin spice is probably one of the first things that comes to mind when considering the fall months, this autumn’s (apple) core is taking a sweeter turn.

Google searches for apple crisp increased by 56% in the last week, and that’s not out of nowhere. Apples have always been one of the most iconic attributes to fall, and the new range of Apple Crisp drinks at Starbucks has confirmed it as a favorite flavor. It smells amazing, tastes amazing, and the colors look amazing. What more could you want?

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APPLE CRISP LATTE 🍎🫶🏻 • Peel and chop 4 granny smith apples • 2 cups of water • 2 cups of brown sugar • 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon • Splash of Vanilla Extract Bring to a boil and let cook for 15-20 minutes. Mash + Strain apples to extract the syrup. Good in fridge for 1 week 🍎❤️ #applecrisp #applecrispmacchiato #falldrinks #fallcoffee #coffeesyrups #coffeeathome #coffeetok

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Since apple crisp is taking over the beverage and scent world, it only makes sense to lean into it for home decor too—you just have to channel the same warmth, comfort, coziness, and earthiness the treat brings.

How to Try Apple Crisp Core

According to Cassandra Leisz, creative director of Ruggable, all you need to do to encapsulate apple crisp core is “focus on warm, inviting colors such as red, yellow, orange and deep brown.” She also recommends adding soft textures like plushy cushions and cozy blankets—or even a couple of dried twigs, red and orange leaves, and pine cones from your yard to use as centerpieces or decoration on your mantel.

“In larger rooms with big floor space, adding a patterned rug in rich reds, browns or creams is a great way to transform the space with rustic charm and autumnal palettes,” she says.

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As for lighting, you want to go with a peaceful, autumnal glow—which you likely already gravitate toward in the fall. Add some warm ambiance with lamps, color-changing bulbs, candles galore, and a dimmer or two if you can (just stay away from big lights). Leisz also recommends draping warm, soft white fairy lights around your living room, dining area, or along a mantle for subtle lighting.

And of course, you can’t forget the actual apples: Bake them into an apple crisp and let the scent waft through your home, make some homemade apple syrup, create a centerpiece with a bowl of them, and more.

“This is an easy way to embrace the changing season and give your home an autumnal makeover on a budget,” Leisz says. “If you already have apples in your fruit bowl, to capture the trend, add these apples to your table decor on plates, garnished with cinnamon sticks.”

No matter how you plan to lean into the warmth of apple crisp core, just know the fruit is more than just a sweet snack this season.

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