Crazy for apples: 41 sweet and savory 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.

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

Apple Cranberry Fruit Salad

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

Try our Cranberry Apple Fruit Salad for a burst of fresh flavors. It combines cranberries, your favorite apples, oranges, and pomegranate seeds for a colorful and tasty salad 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.

Indulge in the delightful flavors of autumn with this simple Apple Cranberry Galette. With a crust that is both buttery and flaky, this rustic dessert showcases the perfect combination of fresh apple slices and tangy cranberries. The best part? You don’t even need a pie dish for this free-form pie.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cranberry Galette

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.

Bake these amazing Apple Cider Baked Apples. They bake up plump and juicy and are filled with delicious cranberries and pecans. Plus, they’re topped off with a rich spiced apple cider glaze. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you! Enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Baked Apples

Apple Cake with Cinnamon

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

The Apple Cake with Cinnamon has a delicious combination of flavors and textures for a favorite autumn dessert.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cake with Cinnamon

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 delicious and comforting quick bread recipe perfect for autumn. With the warm and inviting flavors of apple cider, cinnamon, and cloves, this bread will surely become a favorite in your kitchen.
Get the Recipe: Spiced Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread

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 cooked with sweet apples and tangy cranberries to create a simple, delicious, and healthy side dish that pairs perfectly with pork or chicken.
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

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 Cranberry Oatmeal with Spices

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

Enjoy this tasty blend of Apple Cranberry Oatmeal, a comforting and creamy bowl of wholesome goodness. This recipe combines nourishing oats with the sweetness of apples with the warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg. Elevate your breakfast experience with this delightful and satisfying bowl of oatmeal.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cranberry Oatmeal with Spices

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 these delicious, buttery, tender Irish Apple Cream Scones for a quick and simple breakfast treat or afternoon snack. You will love the easy recipe with the pat-in-the-pan batter, and don’t forget to sprinkle some sugar on top for an extra touch of sweetness.
Get the Recipe: Irish Apple Cream Scones

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

Caramel Apple Popcorn

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

This homemade Caramel Apple Popcorn is seriously the perfect snack for movie and game nights on the weekend. It’s got that amazing combo of sweet and salty, and it’s so crispy and crunchy. 
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.

Made with tequila, maple syrup, lime juice, and fresh apple cider, these apple cider margaritas blend flavors beautifully. The combination of tequila’s vibrancy, maple’s sweetness, and lime’s tang, all mingling with the refreshing apple cider, creates inviting and delightful cocktails.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Margaritas

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 Crumble Pie

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

Indulge in this comforting apple crumble pie, filled with a lusciously spiced apple filling with its irresistibly crisp and crumbly topping. The ice cream topping is optional but recommended.
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 crispy Bacon Apple Fritters are delicious and indulgent. The velvety texture of the fritters is perfectly complemented by the crispy bacon that adds a delightful crunch with every bite.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Apple Fritters

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

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.

The Apple Cider Donut Cake is bursting with all the delicious apple flavor that you love in the donuts. And guess what? It also has that irresistible sweet crunch from the cinnamon sugar coating. Yum!
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.

Elevate your cocktails with the delightful Spiced Apple Syrup, crafted with a blend of crisp apples, fragrant cinnamon, and cloves. This delectable syrup enriches your beverages, infusing them with the apple flavor. Additionally, you can drizzle this syrup over pancakes or apple pie or even indulge in it with a scoop of ice cream.
Get the Recipe: Spiced Apple Syrup

Single-Serve Apple Pie

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

Indulge in the delightful pleasure of a single-portion apple pie, boasting a delectable flaky crust and a luscious sweet filling. What makes it even better is that it can be effortlessly prepared using basic ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Single-Serve Apple Pie

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 minutes. Made with just three simple ingredients: apples, maple syrup and cinnamon, apple chips are perfect for snacking.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Apple Chips

Apple Cinnamon Cookie Bites

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

Enjoy these tasty apple cinnamon cookie bites made with a blend of oats, cashew butter, and chunks of fresh apples. This delightful treat is perfect for the autumn season and pairs exceptionally well with a serving of creamy yogurt.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Cookie Bites

Microwave Apple Crisp

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

This microwave apple crisp recipe is easy and perfect for a quick single-serve fall dessert in minutes. Just top it off with a scoop of ice cream or some whipped cream, and you’re good to go!
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.

The ideal breakfast for autumn is apple cinnamon oatmeal. It contains delicious cooked apples and comforting spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. To enhance its flavor, it is garnished with maple syrup sautéed apple slices and chopped pecans.
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 Streusel Bread

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

This apple streusel bread is not only incredibly easy to make, but it also happens to be a wonderfully healthy option. The soft and moist bread is adorned with a tasty crumble topping that adds a delightful crunch to every bite. As if that wasn’t enough, a luscious icing is drizzled over the top.
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.

Dutch Apple Bread is a delightful treat with a cozy hint of cinnamon and delicious chunks of fresh apple. It’s the ideal choice for autumn days when you’ve just finished apple picking!
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 delicious pastry that can be enjoyed as a dessert or breakfast. The pastry dough is buttery and flaky, filled with sweet apple slices, and topped with a crispy crumble.Get the Recipe: Apple Danish with Crumble Topping

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 become you new favorite dessert! These single-serve treats are perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth craving without making a whole cake.
Get the Recipe: Apple Mug Cake

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 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

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 fruit salad is super easy and oh-so-delicious. Picture this: juicy apples, pears, grapes, oranges, and crunchy pecans all mixed together. And to top it off, there’s a light and tasty dressing made with honey and spices
Get the Recipe: Fruit Salad with Walnuts and Warm Spices

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 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.

Take your breakfast to the next level with the Apple Puff Pancake, a delightful treat that is light and airy. This delectable pancake is filled with tender apple slices and finished off with a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Get the Recipe: Apple Puff Pancake

Apple Cranberry Muffins with Streusel Topping

Three apple cranberry muffins on a table.
Apple Cranberry Muffins with Streusel Topping. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Up your muffin game with these amazing apple cranberry muffins topped with a delicious streusel. The sweet apples and tangy cranberries create a perfect flavor combo, enhanced by the crunchy streusel topping.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cranberry Muffins with Streusel Topping

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