From comforting apple oatmeal cookies to old-fashioned apple bread pudding, these rustic apple recipes capture the essence of autumn. Whether you’re looking for a breakfast recipe or a comforting dessert, these apple delights will leave you longing for crisp fall days.
Old-Fashioned Applesauce
No collection of rustic apple recipes is complete without a tried-and-true applesauce recipe. Simple, good, and a great way to preserve your apples to enjoy through the winter.
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Apple Cider Shortbread Cookies
Looking for an elegant apple cookie to serve with coffee? These apple cider shortbread cookies are pretty, delicate, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
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Easy Apple Oatmeal Cookies
Using just 1/2 of a Granny Smith apple and 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats, these old-fashioned apple oatmeal cookies are a frugal fall favorite. One of the best rustic apple recipes I’ve tried.
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Apple Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Nothing says end of summer like this fragrant apple sour cream coffee cake. Serve it for a mid-morning snack, or tuck it into a lunch box for a delicious apple dessert.
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Apple Cream Scones
Bake this delicious buttery, tender Irish Apple Cream Scones for a quick and simple breakfast treat or afternoon snack.
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Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal
This Baked Oatmeal is a one-bowl quick-to-make twist on your regular bowl of oatmeal. Filled with apples, cranberries, cinnamon, and brown sugar, enjoy a slice for breakfast with a drizzle of maple syrup.
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Apple Cider Donut Cake
Apple Cider Donut Cake has all the apple-y flavor of the donuts. It even has the irresistible sweet crunch of the cinnamon sugar coating. An amazing addition to your rustic apple recipes collection.
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Granola Apple Crisp
Delight in the irresistible combination of juicy apples and crunchy granola in this comforting Apple Crisp. Experience the warm, cinnamon-spiced goodness with every bite.
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Apple Skillet Cake
This sliced Apple Cake with Cinnamon is a favorite autumn dessert and looks so pretty with the fresh apples on top. A new addition to my file of rustic apple recipes.
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Apple Cinnamon Sugar Cake
This easy cinnamon apple sugar cake recipe is a healthier spin on a classic country-style apple recipe combination.
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Apple Cranberry Galette
This easy-to-make rustic Apple Cranberry Galette is a delicious fall favorite dessert with a buttery flaky crust filled with fresh apple slices and tart cranberries. No pie dish is required for this free-form pie.
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Cinnamon Apple Pancakes
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of apple cinnamon pancakes. These delectable breakfast treats are perfectly fluffy and packed with deliciousness.
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Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake
Talk about an indulgence! This Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake is topped with perfectly cooked apples. It combines the classic taste of caramel apples with the joy of a homemade cake. Serve it warm, and it’ll fill your home with the comforting aromas of fall.
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Apple Galette
Apple Galette is more than a lazy person’s apple pie. It’s bursting with apple flavor, pleasantly sweet without being cloying, and framed in a flaky, buttery, golden brown pastry crust. But what sets the Apple Galette apart is how ridiculously easy it is to make.
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Apple Pie Bread Pudding
Experience the ultimate comfort dessert with Apple Pie Bread Pudding, a delightful blend of warm spices, sweet apples, and soft bread soaked in a rich custard. A heavenly twist on a classic favorite.
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