Easy Apple Recipes
Easy Apple Recipes that you are going to love. The very best apple desserts to satisfy those fall flavor cravings plus some tasty drinks to add to all of your fall gatherings and holiday celebrations.
If you love the tart apple flavor of the classic apple pie with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or the warm cinnamon aroma of a fresh apple cake coming out of the oven, this list has you covered. Everything from cozy breakfast treats to the best baked goods and tasty drinks, dig in and start making a grocery list for a tempting taste of fall.
Easy Apple Recipes and Must Try Fall Favorite Recipes
Fall is probably my favorite time of year for baking and nothing makes your home more inviting than the smell of warm apple and cinnamon aromas coming from the oven.
My Favorite Apple Varieties for Baking
- Granny Smith Apples are classic for pies, cakes and making homemade fruit filling. They are tart and crisp and keep their shape when baked.
- Gala Apples are crispy, juicy and sweet. A great addition to baking delicious dessert recipes and snacking. My favorite for making caramel apples.
- Honeycrisp Apples are juicy and sweet with a coarse texture. Perfect for salads, snacks and making homemade applesauce.
- Fuji Apples are sweet and firm. Delicious for snacking, adding to salads and baking.
- McIntosh Apples are tangy and juicy for a delicious apple pie recipe, applesauce and snacking.
There’s something for every occasion on this best apple recipes list. Perfect for every day cooking and baking and delicious enough for holidays and celebrations.
Easy Apple Recipes
Favorite Apple Desserts
A classic cobbler recipe made with sliced or chopped apples with a sweet and buttery cobbler topping. An amazing dessert served warm from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
This decadent caramel apple slab pie is a favorite for any occasion, holiday dinner or family get together. It is made in a sheet pan for a pie recipe that will feed a crowd. Made with a flaky pie crust, cinnamon apple pie filling and brown sugar and oat topping. It gets even better when drizzled with caramel!
My go-to easy dessert for fall. Cinnamon and brown sugar apples are topped with a crisp oat and brown sugar crumble that is impossible to resist. Delicious served warm with vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream.
This is a tried and true family recipe that everyone loves. Crispy apples, crunchy pecans and a warm cinnamon cake that has all of the delicious flavors of fall. A simple cake recipe that doesn't require a mixer.
Layers of vanilla cake with cinnamon and brown sugar streusel and tasty cinnamon apples make this cake something special. Topped with a quick powdered sugar glaze for an irresistible treat.
This heirloom fried pie recipe has the most tender and flaky crust, tart apple pie filling and deep fried to perfection. Dipped in a quick powdered sugar icing for the best fried pie you have ever tasted.
The classic apple stuffed crescent roll dumplings with a sticky sweet sauce that is one of the easiest desserts to make with fresh apples.
This viral dessert needs to go on your must-try list. Made easily in the air fryer or the oven. It starts with can biscuits and apple pie filling and then rolled in cinnamon sugar.
Mini cheesecakes are perfect for holidays and celebrations. Topped with caramel, diced apples and pecans. A decadent bite-sized dessert that is easier than it looks!
Apple Turnovers are a super simple homemade apple dessert to make any time of year. Flaky and delicious puff pastry filled with sweet apple filling.
This is one of my favorites for fall. It's super simple to mix together and makes a warm and delicious weeknight treat.
Layers of creamy caramel cheesecake, cinnamon apple pie filling and topped with sweet whipped cream. These individual desserts are always a hit with the crowd.
It doesn't get any easier than this sweet apple dump cake. Just a handful of pantry ingredients including a box cake mix and the results are pure dessert satisfaction.
Apples and peanut butter are one of my favorite snacks and the flavor combination is perfect in this fall flavored bundt cake.
Classic apple pie topped with a pecan crumble topping is knock your socks off delicious. A must try dessert for any occasion.
Apple Pie Egg Rolls are a quick and easy dessert to serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dunk them in your favorite caramel sauce.
An easy twist on apple pie wrapped in corn or flour tortillas and deep fried. Rolled in a crunchy cinnamon sugar and drizzled with caramel sauce. What's not to love?
We get outside the box with this apple dessert! Pizza crust topped with cinnamon sugar and brown sugar apples and grilled or baked to perfection. Like no other apple dessert you have ever tried!
One of the quickest and easiest, no- cook desserts you can make for the holidays or any occasion. Only a few ingredients and 15 minutes of prep time. Creamy cinnamon cheesecake filling layered with apple pie filling.
Delicious Apple Breakfast Recipes
One of my most requested recipes for breakfast. Easier than yeast cinnamon rolls, this recipe using canned crescent rolls and fresh apples. Easy to make in the air fryer or the oven.
Mini Apple Cider Donuts are light and fluffy, filled with warm spices and apple cider flavor and crunchy cinnamon sugar coating. They are baked not fried and so easy to make with no mixer or rising time required.
A dense loaf with shredded apples and crunchy pecans drizzled with cream cheese icing. Quick and easy to make and delicious enough to share.
These shortcut waffles are made with crescent dough and stuffed with apple butter and crispy bacon. It's a simple recipe that is one of the most amazing flavor combinations! Great for a handheld breakfast that will simplify those busy weekday mornings.
Apple Coffee Cake with pecan streusel is the perfect weekend dessert. Soft vanilla cake filled with delicious cinnamon apples and a buttery streusel topping is the ultimate treat with a hot cup of coffee.
Best Apple Drinks
My favorite punch recipe for fall parties, holidays and gatherings. Just a few simple ingredients in this quick and easy drink that both kids and adults will love.
Apple Amaretto Sour Cocktails are quick and easy to make by the glass or by the pitcher for parties. A refreshing and delicious drink that is perfect for Thanksgiving or any fall gathering with friends.
Warm Apple Pie Cocktails with all of the best flavors of fall poured into a glass and topped with whipped cream and cinnamon. Great for holidays and special celebrations.
Apple Cider Margaritas are a great addition to fall parties and holiday celebrations. A refreshing cocktail made with apple cider, pineapple juice, tequila and ginger ale. Easy to mix by the glass or make a pitcher for parties.
Apple Cider Mimosas are one of the easiest and most delicious cocktails to make for fall and winter holidays and celebrations. Just two ingredients in these bubbly cocktails.
Harvest Punch is a simple 4 ingredient cocktail perfect for fall gatherings and holiday parties. A large batch moscato cocktail that is refreshing and delicious.
A refreshing and delicious cocktail made with gin and tons of apple cider flavor.
A quick 3 - ingredient rum cocktail that is sure to delight everyone this fall. Easy to make by the glass or by the pitcher.
A light and refreshing cocktail for watching the game or hanging out around the fire pit this fall.
A sparkling wine cocktail with all of the best fall flavors. Great for a brunch gathering or fall cocktail party.
My new favorite fall drink! Made with vodka, apple juice, caramel and a splash of cream for a comforting and delicious cocktail that isn't too sweet.
A super easy fall inspired cocktail made with vodka and ginger beer with apple juice and caramel syrup.
Love how easy this recipe is. It’s perfect for our family!
I am loving working my way through this list! The cobbler and martini are my favorites so far. Can’t wait to try everything!
I’ll be busy with all these amazing fall recipes for the next few months! Thanks for the inspiration.
I’m so happy apple season is here! This is an amazing list of apple recipes! I recently made the apple bread which came out fantastic. Next up: One of those great cocktails you listed!
Look forward to the Apple recipes.
Hi Millie,
I hope you enjoy them. Thanks for stopping by.
~ Milisa