Applelicious delights: 45 irresistible apple recipes

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Apple recipes offer delightful sweet, and savory treats for any occasion. Whether it’s warm apple scones on a chilly evening or a refreshing glass of spiced apple sangria on a hot summer day, apples delight our taste buds.

Their versatility and natural sweetness grant them a coveted spot as a favorite ingredient, elevating a wide range of dishes from humble breakfast oatmeal flavored with apples to decadent fruity pies and tarts. Grab your favorite apples to make these tasty recipes.

An apple pie cookie with a bite taken out of it.
Apple Pie Cookies. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Apple Cider Baked Apples

A baked apples on a white plate with a glaze dripping onto a plate.
Apple Cider Baked Apples. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Apple Cider Baked Apples bake up plump and juicy, filled with cranberries and pecan with a rich spiced apple cider glaze.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Baked Apples

Apple Cranberry Fruit Salad

Cranberry fruit salad in white bowls.
Cranberry Apple Fruit Salad. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This Cranberry Apple Fruit Salad is bursting with the juicy essence of fresh cranberries, succulent apples, tangy oranges, and luscious pomegranate seeds for a colorful and tasty creation.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cranberry Fruit Salad

Apple Cranberry Galette

Apple cranberry galette on a wood board with a cup of tea.
Apple Cranberry Galette. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

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.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cranberry Galette

Puff Pastry Fruit Tarts

Puff pastry fruit tarts with apples and blueberries on a white board.
Puff Pastry Fruit Tarts. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Puff pastry fruit tarts are delectable treats featuring flaky layers of buttery pastry topped with your favorite fruit, like these blueberry and apple tarts.
Get the Recipe: Puff Pastry Fruit Tarts

Apple Cupcakes (with Maple Buttercream)

Frosted and unfrosted apple cupcakes in a muffin tin.
Apple Cupcakes. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Say hello to fall with these deliciously easy Apple Cupcake recipes topped with velvety Maple Buttercream Frosting. Cinnamon, ginger, and cloves add the perfect warm spices to flavor these delicious apple cakes.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cupcakes (with Maple Buttercream)

Apple Cake with Cinnamon

An apple cake baked in a cast iron skillet, cut into slices.
Apple Skillet Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This sliced Apple Cake with Cinnamon is a favorite autumn dessert and looks so pretty with the fresh apples on top. It’s a very simple cake, nothing fancy, and even baked in a skillet.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cake with Cinnamon

Apple Cranberry Oatmeal with Spices

A white bowl filled with oatmeal and cranberries.
Apple Spiced Oatmeal. Photo credit: One Hot Oven

Add apples to your morning oatmeal, and elevate your breakfast experience to a new level of deliciousness. Apple Cranberry Oatmeal is a warm and creamy bowl of goodness. Combine wholesome oats with the sweetness of cooked apples, complemented by cinnamon and nutmeg, for a comforting breakfast.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cranberry Oatmeal with Spices

Spiced Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread

Iced Oatmeal bread on a brown and white plate.
Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Spiced Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread is a hearty fall quick bread recipe flavored with apple cider, cinnamon, and cloves for spiciness.
Get the Recipe: Spiced Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread

Irish Apple Cream Scones

A slice of an Apple Scones on a white plate and a cup of tea.
Apple Cream Scones. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Bake this delicious buttery, tender Irish Apple Cream Scones for a quick and simple breakfast treat or afternoon snack.
Get the Recipe: Irish Apple Cream Scones

Baked Sweet Potato Slices (With Apples and Cranberries)

A spoonful of sweet potato slices with apples and cranberries in a white dish.
Baked Sweet Potato Slices. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Baked Sweet Potato Slices are baked with sweet apples and tart cranberries for a simple, tasty, and healthy side dish.
Get the Recipe: Baked Sweet Potato Slices (With Apples and Cranberries)

Healthy Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal

Baked oatmeal with sliced apples on top.
Baked Oatmeal. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Love oatmeal? This easy-to-make and healthy Baked Oatmeal recipe is a one-bowl quick-to-make twist on your regular bowl of oatmeal. Enjoy a slice for breakfast with apples, cranberries, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
Get the Recipe: Healthy Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal

Caramel Apple Popcorn

A white bowl with caramel apple popcorn.
Caramel Apple Popcorn. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Sweet and salty, this homemade Caramel Apple Popcorn makes a deliciously crispy, crunchy snack perfect for weekend movie and game nights.
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Popcorn

Apple Pie Cookies

An apple pie cookie with a bite taken out of it.
Apple Pie Cookies. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Apple pie cookies have all the flavors of the best apple pie but in a portable cookie. These are easier to make than a pie!
Get the Recipe: Apple Pie Cookies

Apple Cider Margaritas

An apple margarita with an apple and cinnamon stick garnish and a cinnamon sugar rim.
Apple Cider Margaritas. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Elevate your taco nights with the perfect companion, Apple Cider Margaritas. Crafted with tequila, maple syrup, lime juice and fresh apple cider, these beautiful cocktails offer a warm and inviting blend of flavors.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Margaritas

Apple Crumble Pie

fork taking bite out of slice of apple pie.
Apple Crumble Pie. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

Apple crumble pie made with a luscious spiced apple filling with a crisp, crumbly topping.
Get the Recipe: Apple Crumble Pie

Bacon Apple Fritters

platter with bacon apple fritters and sliced apple.
Bacon Apple Fritters. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

These velvety, crispy Bacon Apple Fritters are sinfully covered with Bacon Glaze (with or without bourbon).
Get the Recipe: Bacon Apple Fritters

Apple Pie Bites

Apple pie bites cut open to show the apple filling inside.
Apple Pie Bites. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These bite-sized beauties pack all the classic apple pie flavors into a tiny, flaky package – ideal for snacking or sharing! The perfectly spiced apple filling wrapped in buttery pastry is an irresistible twist on the traditional pie. It’s apple pie magic without the hassle of making a whole pie.
Get the Recipe: Apple Pie Bites

Apple French Toast Casserole

Piece of French toast casserole on a plate with a dusting of powdered sugar and a pitcher of syrup.
Apple French Toast Breakfast Casserole. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Say bonjour to breakfast with this luscious Apple French Toast Casserole! The combo of tender apples and fluffy French toast soaked in a cinnamon-sweet egg bath is a brunch game-changer.
Get the Recipe: Apple French Toast Casserole

Air Fryer Baked Apples

Air Fryer Baked Apples cut in half to show filling.
Air Fryer Baked Apples. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

A healthy and decadent dessert, Air Fryer Baked Apples are the superhero of the apple world. Imagine warm, tender apples with a touch of cinnamon, ready in minutes, thanks to your trusty air fryer. For that perfect balance of sweet and wholesome, this is your go-to!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Baked Apples

Air Fryer Apple Slices

Cinnamon apple slices on a white plate.
Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes

Discover the delightful flavor of easy air fryer apples. Learn how to make this easy buttery cinnamon-flavored baked apple snack in minutes.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Apple Slices

Apple Mug Cake

Apple mug cakes in ramekins with cinnamon sticks.
Apple Mug Cake. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes

For a delicious and easy dessert to make quickly, the apple mug cake will not disappoint! These single-serve treats are perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth craving without making a whole cake.
Get the Recipe: Apple Mug Cake

Single-Serve Apple Pie

Mini apple pie on cutting board.
Single-Serve Apple Pie. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes

With a flaky crust and sweet filling, this single-serve apple pie is a satisfying dessert for one! Best of all, it’s easy to prepare with simple ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Single-Serve Apple Pie

Apple Galette

Overhead shot of an apple galette on parchment with fresh apples on the side.
Apple Galette. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

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.
Get the Recipe: Apple Galette

Apple Cider Donut Cake

Overhead shot of this apple bundt cake on a cake stand with apples in the background.
Apple cider cake. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

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.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Donut Cake

Air Fryer Apple Crisp

Air fryer apple crisp in individual ramekins.
Air Fryer Apple Crisp. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

You’ll love how simple yet delicious this air fryer apple crisp recipe is. Bursting with seasonal spices, sweet and tender baked apples and a buttery crumble topping, there’s no better fall treat!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Apple Crisp

Spiced Apple Syrup

Ingredients for apple simple syrup sitting around a jar of completed syrup.
Spiced Apple Syrup. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Create a cocktail sensation with the simplicity of Spiced Apple Syrup. Made with fresh apples, cinnamon, and cloves, this flavorful syrup effortlessly enhances your drinks, bringing the delicious essence of apples to every sip. You can also pour it over pancakes, apple pie or ice cream.
Get the Recipe: Spiced Apple Syrup

Air Fryer Apple Chips

Air fryer apple chips on a plate.
Maple Cinnamon Apple Chips. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

The air fryer is the easiest way to make your own apple chips. These flavorful chips are a much healthier alternative to processed snacks, ready in just minutes. Made with just three simple ingredients: apples, maple syrup and cinnamon, apple chips are perfect for school lunches and adult snacking alike!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Apple Chips

Microwave Apple Crisp

Microwave Apple Crisp.
Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

This easy microwave apple crisp recipe is a quick single-serve option when you need a delicious fall dessert in minutes. Top with a scoop of ice cream or some whipped cream, and enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Microwave Apple Crisp

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Creamy apple cinnamon oatmeal in a bowl with maple apple slices.
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Apple cinnamon oatmeal is the perfect fall breakfast. It’s packed with cooked apples and warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger, then topped with maple syrup sautéed apple slices and chopped pecans. Serve with an extra splash of milk for a creamy and decadent breakfast that’s good for you too!
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Apple Cider Pulled Pork Tacos

A white tray of apple cider pulled pork tacos.
Apple Cider Pulled Pork Tacos. Photo credit: Feast + West.

With a hint of apple flavor, Apple Cider Pulled Pork Tacos are an easy meal to make during the week. Use a crock pot or slow cooker to cook pork flavored with spices and apple cider. Serve it on tortillas with apple matchsticks, dried cranberries, arugula and honey for a delicious dinner.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Pulled Pork Tacos

Apple Cider Sangria

An inviting glass of apple cider sangria placed near rosemary and cinnamon sticks.
Apple Cider Sangria. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Make your gatherings extra inviting with a pitcher of Apple Cider Sangria. Blending white wine, brandy, apple cider, ginger beer and spices, this crowd-pleasing drink captures the essence of apples.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Sangria

Apple Cinnamon Cookie Bites

Apple cinnamon cookie bites in a bowl.
Apple Cinnamon Cookie Bites. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These apple cinnamon cookie bites are made with oats, cashew butter and real pieces of fresh apples. A great fall snack and delicious with a bowl of yogurt!
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Cookie Bites

Apple Streusel Bread

Apple streusel bread drizzled with icing.
Apple Streusel Bread. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This is an easy and healthy apple streusel bread topped with a delicious crumble and drizzled with icing.
Get the Recipe: Apple Streusel Bread

Instant Pot Applesauce

Instant pot applesauce in a bowl with a jar of applesauce and some fresh apples.
Instant Pot Applesauce. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This easy Instant Pot applesauce recipe is so quick and easy. It’s ready in less than 30 minutes and perfect on its own or on top of potato latkes!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Applesauce

Caramel Apple Mimosa

Ingredients for a caramel apple mimosa sit surrounding the finished cocktail on a white background.
Caramel Apple Mimosa. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Embrace the flavors of fall with a delightful Caramel Apple Mimosa. Combining the rich and comforting taste of apple cider, caramel vodka and a sparkling champagne finish, this sweet mimosa treat is a decadent way to celebrate.
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Mimosa

Dutch Apple Bread

A slice of dutch apple bread on a plate.
Dutch Apple Bread. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Inviting Dutch Apple Bread is full of warm cinnamon-y notes and chunks of fresh apple. Perfect for fall days when you’ve picked apples!
Get the Recipe: Dutch Apple Bread

Apple Danish with Crumble Topping

Stacked apple danishes.
Apple Danish with Crumble Topping. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Apple Danish with Crumble Topping is a warm, delicious treat that’s great for dessert or breakfast!
Get the Recipe: Apple Danish with Crumble Topping

Apple Cinnamon Blondies

Pile of apple cinnamon blondies on wooden board.
Apple cinnamon blondies. Photo credit: Food Plus Words.

Experience a burst of autumnal bliss with each bite of these delectable apple cinnamon brownies, where luscious apple slices meld seamlessly with the comforting spice of cinnamon, creating a treat that’s as cozy as a warm hug.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Blondies

Air Fryer Baked Apples

Air Fryer Baked Apples.
Air Fryer Baked Apples. Photo Credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These air fryer baked apples are a delicious, easy dessert with a cinnamon, oat, and maple syrup filling. They come together quickly and are a wonderful alternative to traditional baked apples.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Baked Apples

Fruit Salad with Walnuts and Warm Spices

Closeup shot of a fruit salad with oranges, grapes, apple, and walnuts.
Fruit Salad with Walnuts and Warm Spices. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This easy and delicious fruit salad features apples, pears, grapes, oranges, and pecans tossed in a light honey and spice dressing.
Get the Recipe: Fruit Salad with Walnuts and Warm Spices

Cinnamon Apples

Image shows a Fork holding a bite of cinnamon apples with a ramekin holding more in the background.
Cinnamon apples. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Indulge in the cozy sweetness of our Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples recipe. Slices of tender apples, delicately spiced with cinnamon, cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot. Get ready to fill your home with the irresistible aroma of warm, comforting apples that are perfect for desserts or as a topping for breakfast treats.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Apples

Cinnamon Apple Crepes

Image shows a close up of Cinnamon Apple Crepes with apples on top of a crepe folded into quarters.
Cinnamon Apple Crepes. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Transport yourself to a cozy café with Cinnamon Apple Crepes, featuring delicate crepes filled with spiced apple slices and a touch of sweetness. Enjoy the perfect harmony of flavors in every delectable bite.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Apple Crepes

Apple Pie Parfait

Image shows a close up of an Apple Pie Parfait in a milkshake glass topped with whipped cream and a cherry.
Apple Pie Parfait. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Layered with love, the Apple Pie Parfait combines the classic flavors of apple pie with a creamy twist. Indulge in the heavenly layers of spiced apples, buttery crust, and luscious cream for a dessert experience like no other.
Get the Recipe: Apple Pie Parfait

Apple Puff Pancake

Image shows an overhead shot of an Apple Puff Pancake in a cast iron skillet.
Apple Puff Pancake. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Elevate your breakfast with the Apple Puff Pancake, a light and airy delight filled with tender apple slices and dusted with powdered sugar. Enjoy the perfect combination of flavors and textures in this delightful dish.
Get the Recipe: Apple Puff Pancake

Microwave Cinnamon Apples

Overhead shot of bowl of cinnamon apples with a spoon.
Microwave Cinnamon Apples. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Microwave cinnamon apples are a yummy, healthy snack option!
Get the Recipe: Microwave Cinnamon Apples

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