25 Apple Dessert Recipes

Whether you buy apples from the supermarket or pick them yourself from the orchard, there's no better way to use the bountiful fall harvest than with a sweet and delicious apple dessert.

Apple Cinnamon Cupcakes

"For this all-American dessert, cupcakes, we took a beloved holiday pie as a base and divided it into individual servings. It didn't matter that we took the pie apart, everything turned out perfectly," the culinary team concluded. The topping becomes fluffy when baked, hiding the filling—apples and cinnamon—and the cupcakes can be topped with whipped cream and sour cream.

Spiced apple and walnut cake with cream cheese frosting

Large chunks of tart-sweet apple make this fruit and nut maple cake delightfully moist and tender. Because the batter is made with vegetable oil instead of butter, it's vegan-friendly (if so, omit the cream cheese frosting).

Apple shortbread pie in the shape of bars

Enjoy the flavor of your favorite apple pie in a new form! These crispy shortcrust pastry bars are filled with a tender apple filling, flavored with warm spices, and topped with a crunchy walnut streusel. A perfect treat for autumn teatime.

Tarte Tatin with apples

The French upside-down tart, "Tarte Tatin," is a superb use for apples, especially when they're in season. Few cooks dare to make classic puff pastry from scratch at home, so this recipe uses a simple technique: grated butter mixed with flour and water. Apples in caramel sauce are then topped with a layer of pastry, and the tart is baked. When done, flip it over so the delicious, gooey layer is facing up, slice, and enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Apple Ring Pies

These pies require no time-consuming peeling or slicing. Each one contains a cored apple ring, and the core is filled with a piece of caramel candy that melts and softens during baking. Using store-bought pie dough, these pies are a breeze to make and are perfect for a holiday treat.

Baked Apples with Curd Filling Cheesecake

Transform ordinary baked apples into a delicious dessert with a cottage cheese filling. For baking, choose firm, sweet-tart apples that will provide a reliable "bowl" for your cheesecake. Scoop out the apples, fill them with a creamy cream cheese filling, and bake in the oven. Top the finished dessert with a mixture of graham crackers, butter, and sugar—the traditional ingredients of a classic cheesecake crust. Drizzle the baked apples with caramel sauce, sprinkle with walnuts, and enjoy the amazing taste.

No-Yeast Apple, Pecan, and Oatmeal Bread with Cream Cheese Glaze

Rolled oats, toasted pecans, and fragrant spices imbue this unleavened sweet bread with an oatmeal cookie flavor. The addition of grated apples and natural yogurt makes it moist and soft, and the cream cheese frosting makes it perfect for dessert. You can bake one standard loaf or three mini loaves—the recipe includes cooking times for both. To fully enjoy this bread, once it's cooled, wrap it tightly and store it until tomorrow.

Dutch apple pie

Dutch apple pie, like the American version, is baked in a pie pan on a thin, rimmed crust, topped with a thick layer of apple filling, simmered with lemon juice, sugar, butter, and spices. The apples should be firm to prevent them from becoming mushy, or you can use firm, soft apples, which will give the filling a pleasant texture. The hallmark of Dutch apple pie is its top layer—a crisp pastry streusel. Adding walnuts to the streusel adds even more crunch and a distinctive nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with the apples and cinnamon.

Apple Meringue Cupcakes

Bake soft apple cupcakes and top them with fluffy meringue caps, toasting them in the oven until golden brown. If you have a kitchen torch, use it to toast the meringue. The apples make the cupcakes moist and delicious, and a pinch of nutmeg perfectly complements their fruity flavor.

The best apple crisp

Autumn is the perfect time for warm apple desserts. This crisp is the perfect treat for your family and friends. For added flavor and aroma, it's made with two types of apples, tart and sweet. Add some aromatic, warming spices and apple cider for a truly delicious treat. But the highlight of this crisp is the crumbly topping of pecans and brown sugar, which offers a crisp, crisp contrast against the delicate apple filling. Serve warm. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Baked apples under a shortcrust pastry lid

If you can't imagine autumn without a fragrant apple pie but scold yourself for every extra calorie, or just crave something new, this recipe will delight you: it has more apple than pie crust, yet retains that incredible, spicy flavor. The filled apples are covered with a shortcrust pastry lattice (just like miniature pies!) and baked into a stunning autumn dessert.

Cookies with apple jam

These cookies, each with a hollow center filled with apple pie filling, are a popular American cookie. All the flavor of spiced apple pie is packed into these small, crisp cookies. Making these cookies is quite fun. You'll need to leave a thumbprint on each cookie to press the filling into the hollow. Kids are sure to love it if you involve them in this step. You can drizzle a little caramel over the finished cookies.

Portioned apple crumbles with oatmeal

Crumble is one of the easiest fruit desserts to make, and for an elegant presentation, prepare and serve it in individual ramekins. The juicy apple filling, combined with a crunchy streusel made from oats, brown sugar, and walnuts, is sure to impress. Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Grilled Apple and Toffee Monkey Bread

If you have store-bought dough on hand, making sweet monkey bread is a breeze. This recipe is perfect for those heading to a picnic and wanting to surprise friends with a dessert perfect for the occasion. The monkey bread is baked in a metal muffin pan right on the grill while everyone is eating the meat. The recipe only requires five ingredients, but the key is the combination of apples and soft, creamy caramel. It's irresistible!

Magical Apple Pie in a Slow Cooker

To bake a delicious and flavorful apple pie in a slow cooker, you don't need any special pans or utensils. This simple recipe allows you to cook it right in a standard bowl. Serve the apple pie with a scoop of ice cream and caramel sauce for a cozy autumn dessert.

Apple cobbler for two

With this perfectly scaled-down recipe, you'll never have any leftover apple cobbler. This easy-to-make dessert makes enough for just two!

The best apple pie

To ensure your apple pie turns out delicious, use more than one variety of apples for the filling, preferably sweet and tart. Cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg will beautifully enhance the rich flavor of the fruit. Another hallmark of a perfect pie is a crumbly, almost flaky crust. This recipe achieves just that. The dough is mixed with vodka to make it easier to work with. Don't worry, this won't affect the taste, as all the alcohol will evaporate during baking. If desired, you can completely replace the vodka with ice water, and if you want to add a little flavor to the crust, substitute bourbon or brandy.

Oatmeal cookies with grated apple

To make these cookies, wheat flour is mixed with rolled oats, and refined sugar is mixed with brown sugar in equal parts to give the cookies a light caramel flavor. Grated apple is also added to the dough for a delicious fruity flavor and softness. The cookies are fluffy and moist inside—you'll be hooked. Top each cookie with icing for a festive look. A perfect autumn treat to pair with tea.

Grilled Smoked Apple Cobbler

A delicious apple cobbler can be made in more than just the oven. In the summer or warm fall, an outdoor grill is perfect for this purpose. Baking it in a cast iron skillet gives it a pleasant smoky flavor. If you have a gas grill, add some wood chips for added flavor.

Honey baklava with apples

This baklava is the perfect way to enjoy the delicious combination of apples and honey. Its filling contains fewer nuts than classic baklava, so as not to overpower the fruit flavor. Breadcrumbs between the bottom layers of dough help absorb excess moisture from the apples and keep the dessert crisp even after soaking in honey syrup.

Deep-fried apple pies

It's hard to resist the delicious crispy crust of deep-fried pies. Make them with a fragrant filling of sweet, slightly tart apples, simmered in spices that enhance the fruity aroma and flavor: ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Instead of a deep fryer, you can use a saucepan half-filled with oil, and be sure to place the finished pies on paper towels to drain off any excess oil, preventing them from overpowering their delicious flavor. These pies are perfect for taking on a walk or to work, or baking for holidays or weekdays. They're always in style and always a hit.

Milk caramel apples on a stick

Apples in a thick, rich milk caramel are a festive treat that every child will love. When cooking the creamy caramel, it's important to use a thermometer to ensure it reaches the right temperature; undercooked caramel will simply slide off the apple. If desired, the caramel apples can be garnished with various toppings.

Apple pie with raisins and cinnamon

Autumn is harvest time, and it's especially rich in apples. These wonderful fruits are not only rich in nutrients and fiber, but also offer incredibly wide-ranging culinary possibilities. Firm, tart or sweet-tart varieties are perfect for pies; they don't lose their shape in the filling and absorb sugar, becoming sweet without being cloying. This apple pie is not only delicious but also beautiful, thanks to a top crust made from distinctive miniature cinnamon rolls.

Deep-fried apple slices in batter

Apple slices are dipped in the batter until completely coated and deep-fried until fluffy and golden. The combination of juicy, sweet and tart apples and the sweet, cinnamon-spiced batter will keep you reaching for another slice.









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