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.
4.95 from 58 votes
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
These Apple Recipes really showcase apples and how they work in so many different recipes!
5 from 6 votes
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.
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.
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!
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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