50 Best Apple Recipes to Get You Excited for Fall
Cobblers, pies, and baked goods of all kinds.
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Nothing feels more like fall than apple picking, but if you're wondering what in the world to do with a freshly picked bushel, start with this list of apple recipes right here! Whether you like them sweet or savory, there are tons of ways to put different types of apples to good use. Try chopping them up for a crisp harvest salad or bake them into a cozy apple cake. You can even pair the sweet-tart flavor of apples with pork or chicken for a comforting fall dinner recipe during the week.
Here, you'll also find ideas for after-school snacks like baked apple chips and plenty of apple desserts. Check out Ree's apple sweet rolls, caramel apple cheesecake, or breakfast options like apple spiced pancakes and apple-cheddar scones. There's also an easy variation of an apple tart made with flaky puff pastry! And don't forget about apple crumble—it's what Ree Drummond calls an "easy alternative to homemade apple pie."
Plus, this list offers holiday recipes like the apple-brie crostini and the apple-cranberry stuffing that are both perfect for your Thanksgiving menu. Need more apple inspiration? Check out our apple-cinnamon recipes and caramel desserts for more cozy takes on the fall fruit. Oh, and of course, there are apple cocktails if you brought home some cider, too. There's no such thing as too much apple come fall, after all!
Apple Dump Cake
You only need four ingredients for this easy dessert: butter, apple pie filling, apple pie spice, and yellow cake mix. Well, you can increase that to six if you top with caramel sauce and ice cream.
Get Ree's Apple Dump Cake recipe.
Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie
If you love apple pie, then you need to try this sweet twist. The crust is made with tubes of store-bought cinnamon roll dough. Don't forget to glaze the top!
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Apple Almond Galette
It may sound fancy, but a galette just means a free-form tart. When you form and bake it in a skillet, it holds the shape for you! Plus, the edges get nice and gold brown.
Get the Apple Almond Galette recipe.
Apple Crumble
Some of the most comforting treats in the world are warm apple desserts and this apple crumble is one of them! The brown sugar and walnut topping pairs perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Get Ree’s Apple Crumble recipe.
Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
Your fall weekends aren't complete without a sky-high stack of these spiced pancakes. Top with extra apple pieces for a pretty presentation and extra flavor.
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Candied Apples
You'll feel like a kid in a candy store when you make these shiny dipped apples! The sweet treat gets even more fun thanks to the spicy red cinnamon flavor from melted candy.
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Apple Pie Cookies
Here's an adorable twist on apple pie! The bite-sized treats even have a lattice crust and a sweet cardamom glaze. Any sort of apple that you'd use for pie works well.
Get Ree's Apple Pie Cookies recipe.
Baked Apples
Looking for a healthier dessert that's still plenty sweet? These baked apples are a great option for getting in your serving of fruit! They're filled with crisp oats, dried cranberries, and a drizzle of honey. Ice cream is optional, of course.
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Apple Dumplings
The secret to this apple dessert is a can of soda. It's true! "The Mountain Dew, coupled with the obscene amount of butter, creates a yummy, sweet sauce in the end," Ree says.
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Waldorf Salad
This classic salad looks elegant, especially when served up in lettuce cups. But at its (apple) core, it's just a simple salad of crunchy apples, grapes, celery, and walnuts.
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Caramel Apple Sheet Cake
Two ingredients keep this homemade cake tender and moist: chopped bits of apple and the slathering of buttery caramel frosting on top. It's a great contender for any potluck or tailgate.
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Pork, Apple, and Sage Meatballs
This fall dinner combines two classic pairings: pork and apples. Serve it over mashed sweet potatoes for a comforting meal any day of the week.
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Apple Cobbler
There are a few different ways to make cobblers, but this is the kind that's topped with golden, spiced biscuits. The filling of sweet apples and maple-caramel sauce is best served warm out of the oven!
Get the Apple Cobbler recipe.
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Don't forget to incorporate apples into your morning routine, too! This cozy bowl of oatmeal is made with apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar for a touch of sweetness.
Get the Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal recipe.
Apple-Raspberry Crisp
Raspberries add a pop of color and extra sweetness to this easy apple crisp. They also pair perfectly with the crumbly oat and pistachio topping.
Get Ree's Apple-Raspberry Crisp recipe.
Irish Apple Cake
With layers of sweet apples and warm cinnamon, it's no wonder this cake will be the highlight of your day. You can even top it with a generous drizzle of thick cream to make it extra decadent.
Get the Irish Apple Cake recipe.
Thanksgiving Salad
Celebrate Thanksgiving or any seasonal get-together with friends by serving up a crisp and refreshing fall salad. This one lets the apples shine by pairing apple slices with a pickled apple vinaigrette.
Get the Thanksgiving Salad recipe.
Apple Cranberry Sauce
This vibrant sauce is practically required when serving turkey on Thanksgiving. But you can also make it throughout the season as a tasty side dish to chicken.
Get the Apple Cranberry Sauce recipe.
Butterscotch-Cornflake Apple Crisp
Cornflake cereal gives this apple dessert a welcome crunch. The homemade butterscotch sauce is just the icing on the crisp! (Get it?)
Get Ree's Butterscotch-Cornflake Apple Crisp recipe.
Harvest Bowl
These bowls are filled to the brim with seasonal harvest ingredients, like apples, sweet potatoes, and Brussels sprouts. If that weren't enough, they also have rotisserie chicken, goat cheese, and wild rice!
Get the Harvest Bowl recipe.
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