Looking for the best apple recipes for fall? This round-up has all the cozy apple desserts you need, from classic apple crisp and apple cobbler to caramel apple slab pie, Dutch apple pie, apple fritters, and apple cake with salted caramel sauce. Whether you’re baking for Thanksgiving, a fall party, or just craving something warm and spiced, you’ll find your new favorite apple recipe right here.
There’s just something about fall that makes me want to bake with apples nonstop. The second the weather cools down, I’m at the store loading up my cart with as many apples as I can carry, already planning what I’m making first. Apple Crumble, Apple Cobbler, Apple Pie, Apple Cake, Apple Autumn Salads, you name it, I want it all this time of year.
I have loved picking apples in Vermont and bringing them all the way home to Arizona to make my favorite apple recipes. We may still be 95 degres in Arizona, but baking apple recipes makes it feel like Fall. We can just pretend it is a crisp 65 degrees out!
Apples have this perfect sweet-tart thing going on that makes fall baking feel so cozy, and honestly, I look forward to it every single year. If you’re an apple person too, this list is basically my love letter to the season, and I have a feeling you’re going to want to make every single one.
Apple Desserts:
Fall means one thing in our kitchen: apples in everything. These Apple Desserts are delicious, fresh and perfect for using up those apples you picked at the orchard.
Apple Fritter Cake
Moist homemade apple fritter cake made with fresh apples with a brown sugar glaze. This is the best apple cake recipe and a perfect Fall dessert. View Recipe
Apple Crumble Recipe
Homemade Apple Crumble Recipe made with fresh apples tossed in cinnamon sugar and topped with a brown sugar crumble made with butter, pecans, brown sugar, and flour. This apple crumble is baked until bubbly and topped with vanilla ice cream. An easy apple dessert! View Recipe
Apple Cobbler
This Apple Cobbler recipe is made with fresh apples sauteed with butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, and apple cider and then baked with the most perfect topping that is sweet, crisp, and pairs perfectly with the fresh apples. This is the best apple cobbler recipe! View Recipe
Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls Homemade salted caramel paired with tart apples all rolled into and baked in a sweet dough. View Recipe
French Apple Tart
This homemade French Apple Tart recipe features a buttery crust, thinly sliced Granny Smith apples, and a golden apricot glaze for a bakery-style dessert. View Recipe
Best Apple Pie
The Best Homemade Apple Pie Recipe! This Fresh Apple Pie with a Buttery, Flaky Crust is made with fresh apples tossed in sugar and cinnamon and baked in a homemade pie crust. View Recipe
Apple Crisp
Homemade Apple Crisp made with fresh crisp apples with a brown sugar pecan crumble. View Recipe
Apple Cake with Salted Caramel
This Apple Cake with Salted Caramel is a combination of tender spiced apples, moist crumb, and gooey caramel makes this the ultimate fall dessert. View Recipe
Caramel Apple Bark
This Caramel Apple Bark is an easy no-bake Fall treat and made with fresh apples, buttery caramel, crunchy pretzels, and rich chocolate. View Recipe
Dutch Apple Pie
Dutch Apple Pie How to make a traditional Dutch Apple Pie with a buttery, flaky pie crust, topped with cinnamon-sugar apples, with a brown sugar streusel topping. View Recipe
Caramel Toffee Dip
A 5-ingredient Caramel Apple Dip made with cream cheese, brown sugar, vanilla, caramel sauce, and Heath Bar toffee pieces. This is the perfect dip for fresh apples! This Caramel Toffee Dip is the easiest dessert to serve at parties. View Recipe
Caramel Apple Slab Pie
Juicy cinnamon sugar apples baked in a flaky pie crust and topped with a buttery brown sugar crumb topping then drizzled with homemade salted caramel. View Recipe
French Apple Cake
French Apple Cake A simple French buttery cake made with sweet apples and topped with freshly whipped cream. View Recipe
Caramel Apple Pie
Caramel Apple Pie is a made with sweet and crisp apples sauteed in brown sugar and drizzled with homemade caramel sauce, all in a buttery flaky pie crust. The BEST Apple Pie Recipe drizzled with salted caramel sauce. View Recipe
Apple Fritters
How to make quick and easy homemade apple fritters from scratch. Plus an Apple Cider Bar with all of the fixings. View Recipe
Apple Pie Overnight Oats
Apple Pie Overnight Oats. Healthy overnight oats with greek yogurt. No-sugar-added all-natural overnight oats with apples, cinnamon, and almonds.View Recipe
Candy Madness Caramel Apple Nachos
Forget messy caramel apples! These Candy Madness Caramel Apple Nachos are the new way to eat caramel apples and are loaded with all of the good stuff. View RecipeSavory Apple Recipes:
These Apple Recipes really showcase apples and how they work in so many different recipes!
Autumn Honeycrisp Apple Candied Pecan Salad
This Honeycrisp Apple and Candied Pecan Salad is sure to impress! It has a combination of crisp fruits, creamy goat cheese, sweet and crunchy candied pecans, and a tangy homemade maple dressing. View Recipe
Gouda Honeycrisp Apple Bacon Grilled Cheese
A gourmet grilled cheese sandwich made with smoked gouda cheese, sweet crisp Honeycrisp apple slices, and crispy bacon all on sourdough bread. View Recipe
Sweet Potatoes and Apples
This Sweet Potatoes and Apples Recipe is made with tender sweet potatoes and apples layered in a silky golden butter and sugar sauce that thickens into a glaze as it bakes. View Recipe
Fall Harvest Salad
Fall Harvest Salad made with fresh apples, candied walnuts, dried cranberries, feta or blue cheese, crispy bacon all tossed with arugula or spring mix in a homemade apple cider vinegar dressing. The best Fall salad recipe!View Recipe
Cranberry Apple Sausage Stuffing
Classic bread stuffing with sausage, dried cranberries, and crisp apple. A perfect Thanksgiving side dish! View RecipeWhat are the best apples for baking in the fall?
Firm, slightly tart apples hold up best in baked goods. Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Cosmic Crisp, and Jonagold are all popular choices because they soften without turning mushy and balance out the sweetness in most recipes.
Do I need to peel apples for every recipe?
It depends on the recipe. Pies, crisps, and cobblers are typically peeled for a smoother texture, but apples with the skin left on work well in some baked goods or if you prefer more texture.
Can I make apple desserts ahead of time?
Many apple desserts, like crisps, cobblers, and slab pies, can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated unbaked, then baked fresh when you’re ready to serve. Fully baked desserts also reheat well the next day.
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