My collection of apple recipes is perfect for fall or any time you need some comforting, spicy food! This list includes everything from impressive, show-stopping desserts to sweet and simple breakfast dishes.
Fall favorite apple recipes
Although apples are technically available year-round in the US, apple season is the best time to try one of my apple recipes. I’m usually overzealous about picking apples every year, which is what happens to me a lot Opportunities to prepare recipes with this versatile fruit. Today, I’m gathering them all together for your guide to all your apple pie baking needs!
If you only decide to make one of these apple recipes, make it mine apple pie cheesecake or apple cinnamon rolls. I love them because they take this humble fruit and turn it into something extraordinary. The cheesecake is delightful with its nutty crust, creamy apple-flecked center and butter crumble top. In these rolls? They’re equally impressive with the pillowy soft dough rolled together with spiced apple and heavenly caramel glaze.
Interested in something a little more mainstream? I have it too. Let’s get on the list!
1. Apple Pie Cheesecake
My recipe combines the classics cheesecake and apple pie. This is a show stopping dessert!
This cheesecake starts with a nut-fusion crust layered with cheesecake and homemade pie filling. We’ll finish it off with a trifle top that ties everything together!
2. Apple turnover
Do you love apple turnover? Wait till you try my homemade version. It can be done with them pie crust or puff pastry!
Making an apple turnover from scratch may seem difficult, but I promise it will be easy! They take less than an hour to make and taste better than store bought.
3. Apple Cider Donuts
Just like the donuts at your local market, only better! My version is cooked to perfection and very tender.
These apple cider donuts get their flavor from the apple cider reduction and spiced sugar coating. No yeast or frying required!
4. Apple Pie Cookies
Just one of my many gourmet cookie recipesthese apple cookies are so sweet and delicious.
Includes homemade pie filling, crumb topping and optional frosting garnish. They are so much fun to make!
5. Apple cinnamon rolls
These make a delicious breakfast or dessert. Definitely one of my favorite apple recipes!
These soft, fluffy buns are wrapped in apples and spices. An easy-to-make caramel glaze takes them over the top!
6. Apple crisp
I can’t mention the apple recipes and forget the apple crisp! This is a classic apple dessert.
Classic apple crisp recipe. Only 10 minutes to make and no pastry cutter required!
7. Apple bread
Apple bread is the fall version banana bread! It’s moist, tender and perfect for a snack or breakfast.
This is a moist and tender apple the bread is loaded with apples and topped with cinnamon sugar. Only 15 minutes to prepare!
8. Dutch apple pie
This pie has a perfect filling made with 3 pounds of apples! The butter crumbs are my favorite part 🩷
My Dutch apple pie is made with an easy homemade crust, plenty of apples, and a crushed, buttery walnut topping. This is my favorite!
9. Apple dumplings
My apple fritters are easy with no yeast required. Top with apple cider vinegar or cinnamon sugar.
Who needs a donut shop when you can easily make your own apple fritters at home? This taste is incredible!
10. Apple oil
You can make richly flavored apple butter at home—no peeling required! It tastes amazing English muffins, crepesor just a spoonful.
This apple butter only takes 10 minutes to make! It’s incredibly easy to make because the slow cooker does all the work.
11. Apple dumplings
one my grandmother’s recipesthese classic apple slices are a family favorite!
This recipe stuffs cinnamon sugar-spiced apples into a buttery pie crust and bakes them in a sweet syrup. A classic fall dessert!
12. Apple Muffins
Apple muffins are one of my easier apple recipes. They come together quickly without a mixer!
Fresh apple muffins make a delicious breakfast or snack! My simple recipe is filled with apple chunks and topped with a buttery streusel topping.
13. Baked apples
Baked apples will make your kitchen smell amazing! They make a delicious side dish, but can also be served as a side dish waffle or pancakes.
Apples are rich and fragrant when baked in the oven. Stick with varieties that aren’t too tart or sweet, like Honeycrisp or Gala.
14. Hand pies
Hand pies are so much fun! I also include other filling options like berries or peaches.
Homemade hand pies are so easy with my buttery, flaky (and super easy!) made-from-scratch pie crust. Can be made with juicy berries, peach or apple filling!
15. Apple puree
Making your own applesauce is surprisingly easy. You only need four ingredients!
My applesauce recipe comes together in less than an hour in one pot. Feel free to customize it with other fruits, different sweeteners, spices and flavors.
16. Apple cake
Making a classic Jewish apple pie is very simple. You don’t need any blender!
You can make this apple pie in a sheet pan or a bundt pan. It works with almost any apple, although Granny Smith is my favorite!
17. Caramel Apple Dip
Skip the store-bought version and make your own REAL caramel apple soup! Great for parties!
This Homemade Caramel Apple Chowder is made with real caramelized sugar—no condensed milk or brown sugar shortcuts! It tastes much better than store bought.
18. Apple Slab Pie
Easier than a classic pie, slab pies are baked in a jelly roll pan. Instead of the topping, we’ll add chopped walnuts – so good!
Apple slab pie is a thinner, sheet pan version of regular apple pie. My version has nutty crumble and homemade crust!
19. Apple Crumb Cake
Similar to a coffee cakethis apple pie has a spiced streusel topping. It’s easy to whip together and has incredible flavor!
My apple crumble cake has a soft cake made with lots of apples and buttery spiced streusel. Add vanilla extract if you’re feeling fancy!
20. Fried apples
Fried apples are delicious whole wheat pancakes, French toastor ice cream. For best results, use firm, sour apples!
These apples are baked in the oven with butter, sugar and cinnamon. They are so easy and fast!
21. Apple Galettes
Patties it’s like a lazy day, super simple pies! I have a mini version homemade caramel sauce and a stick of butter homemade pie crust.
Caramelized apples are baked in a buttery homemade crust in this simple galette recipe. Top with vanilla ice cream for even more flavor!
Frequently asked questions
Typically, you should choose apples that are nice and firm so that they keep their shape after a while in the oven. This usually includes Granny Smith, Fuji, Castle and Cortland to name a few. I use Granny Smith apples in most of my apple recipes.
Of all my apple recipes, my apple butter uses the most at 5.5 pounds! Some other apple-heavy recipes include mine applesauce, Dutch apple pieand apple pie pie (3 pounds each). my apple crisp It uses slightly less at 2 lbs.
Yes you can! Just be aware that frozen apples change texture and are usually softer when thawed. I don’t recommend frozen fruit apple recipes where the apples are left whole or cut into large chunks (like me apple pie, caramel apple dip, baked appleor fried apples).
It really depends on your preference! I usually delete them (if I own apple butter) because the pods can be tough and chewy when cooked. I will usually say in the recipe if you need to peel your apples.
I can’t wait to hear what recipes you try from this list! I plan to add a few more apple recipes to the blog this fall – any specific recipes you’d like to see? Let me know in the comments 👇
Enjoy!
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