As apple season begins and the air turns crisp with early fall, savor the comforting flavors of this hands-on culinary class. Start with a warming apple soup topped with brown butter fried peanuts, a perfect blend of rich and nutty notes. Next, enjoy roasted chicken infused with brandy apples and fragrant fennel, balancing savory and sweet with seasonal grace. Conclude the evening with Bratapfel — a traditional German dessert featuring baked apples filled with marzipan and dried fruit — served alongside creamy ice cream for a warm, indulgent finish.