Apple Recipes

Whether you're looking for easy apple desserts, cozy fall drinks or homemade pantry staples, this collection of Apple Recipes is filled with delicious ways to celebrate apple season.

Apple Pie stacked on plates with ice cream on top and coffee in the background

Grab a small bowl, a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a baking dish and let these recipes inspire your next cozy bake or festive gathering.

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Apple Dessert Recipes

Whether you're working with tart Granny Smith apples or sweet Honeycrisp, you'll find easy recipes filled with warm spices, buttery crusts and plenty of brown sugar. From cozy apple coffee cake to decadent dumplings and flaky pies, these are the kind of desserts that make fall baking feel extra special.

Apple Dumplings using Crescent Rolls

These warm, golden Apple Dumplings using Crescent Rolls are the perfect way to end an apple-packed dinner. Buttery crescent dough and tart apple slices come together in this almost-too-easy dessert.

Apple Dumplings using Crescent Rolls in a casserole dish
Apple Dumplings using Crescent Rolls
My Apple Dumplings using Crescent Rolls are tender, flaky and filled with apples in a buttery brown sugar sauce with caramelized flavor.
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Apple Dumplings using Crescent Rolls Close up in a casserole dish

Apple Pie a la Mode

This classic Apple Pie à la Mode is everything you want on a crisp fall day; tender Golden Delicious apples coated in cinnamon sugar, baked in a flaky crust and finished with a scoop of vanilla ice cream that melts into every bite.

Apple Pie a la Mode Slice being lifted out of whole pie
Apple Pie a la Mode
Apple Pie a la Mode: warm spiced apples, buttery crust, and melty vanilla ice cream come together for the ultimate cozy, classic dessert.
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Apple Pie a la Mode Slice on a Plate

Apple Coffee Cake

With a soft, custardy base and a buttery crumble topping, this Apple Coffee Cake is a delicious way to start the day (or end it). Bits of apple add bursts of fresh sweetness while warm cinnamon sugar gives it that unmistakable fall flavor.

Apple Coffee Cake served on plates
Apple Coffee Cake Recipe
This Apple Coffee Cake Recipe has a tender crumb, juicy apples & cinnamon streusel. A perfect choice for cozy mornings or a holiday brunch.
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Apple Coffee Cake served on plates with forks

Caramel Apple Cupcakes from Kitchen Divas

These Caramel Apple Cupcakes are soft, sweet and loaded with apple flavor. A swirl of caramel frosting brings that fairground feel, making these cupcakes a festive choice for fall birthdays, Halloween parties or anytime you're craving something with a caramel apple twist.

Apple Cupcake on a plate

Grab the recipe for Kitchen Diva's Caramel Apple Cupcakes recipe.


Apple Drinks and Cocktails

When the weather turns cool, there's no better time to mix up an apple-forward drink. These fall cocktails and cozy sippers highlight the fresh flavor of apple cider, crisp apples and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. Perfect for entertaining, holiday brunches or relaxing by the fire.

Iced Apple Crisp Macchiato

Made with apple cider simple syrup, espresso and creamy oat milk, this Iced Apple Crisp Macchiato is a refreshing take on the flavors of fall. It's sweet, spiced and easy to make at home; no coffee shop run required.

Iced Apple Crisp Oat Milk Macchiato Served Over Ice with a Straw
Iced Apple Crisp Oat Milk Macchiato
This Iced Apple Crisp Oat Milk Macchiato blends espresso, oat milk & apple cider syrup for a smooth, cozy drink with fall flavor.
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Iced Apple Crisp Oat Milk Macchiato Served Over Ice with a Straw

Apple Pie Shot

This festive Apple Pie Shot is all fall in one quick sip. Crisp apple cider, warm cinnamon whiskey, and smooth vanilla vodka combine for a bold little drink that tastes like your favorite apple pie with a kick.

Apple Pie Shots on a Serving Tray
Apple Pie Shot
This Apple Pie Shot tastes like fall in a glass-apple cider, cinnamon whisky & vanilla vodka come together for one cozy, no-bake pour.
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Apple Pie Shots on a Tray with Pie in the back

Apple Cider Sangria

White wine and apple cider join forces with seasonal fruit in this refreshing cocktail. Serve our Apple Cider Sangria in a large pitcher at your next fall gathering for a festive drink that's light, crisp and full of autumn flavor.

Apple Cider Sangria in glasses on a tray with a pitcher in the back
Apple Cider Sangria
Apple Cider Sangria mixes fresh cider, dry white wine, rum and fall fruits for a crisp sangria that's perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Apple Cider Sangria with White Wine in Glass on a Tray

Crockpot Apple Cider (spiked or not)

Let this cozy Crockpot Apple Cider drink simmer away in the background while you enjoy your day. With spices like cloves and cinnamon and the option to spike it with bourbon or rum, this Crockpot cider fills your kitchen with all the scents of the season.

Spiked Apple Cider Crockpot in a Mug
Spiked Apple Cider
Spiked Apple Cider is cozy and aromatic with apples, cinnamon and cloves, finished with whiskey or bourbon for the perfect fall sip
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Spiked Apple Cider Crockpot in a Mug

Apple Cider Old Fashioned

A twist on a classic, this fall-inspired Apple Cider Old Fashioned uses bourbon, apple cider and a dash of bitters to create a drink that's strong, slightly sweet and perfect for slow sipping.

Apple Cider Old Fashioned in Low Ball Glass on a Tray
Apple Cider Old Fashioned
A bold, oaky Bourbon with a hint of spicy sweetness makes our Apple Cider Old Fashioned a must for your autumn cocktail menu. Its cozy flavors capture the essence of the season.
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Apple Cider Old Fashioned in Low Ball Glass with Apple Slices

Apple Cider Mimosa

Brunch just got a fall makeover. This Apple Cider Mimosa brings together sparkling wine and fresh apple cider for a crisp, bubbly sip that's ideal for weekend gatherings or holiday mornings.

Apple Cider Mimosa in Champagne Flutes with Apple in Back
Apple Cider Mimosa
Our Apple Cider Mimosa is crisp, yet warming, with a tart apple cinnamon flavor and earthy notes. A seasonal, refreshing twist on a classic citrus Mimosa, this variation is sure to become a quick favorite.
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Apple Cider Mimosa in Champagne Flutes rimmed with Cinnamon Sugar

Homemade Staples

If you've got apples to use up, these homemade apple staples are a delicious way to make every bite count. From thick and spiced apple butter to smooth apple sauce and golden caramel apple jam, these recipes are simple, pantry friendly and packed with apple flavor. They're a great way to preserve the season whether you're spreading them on toast, stirring them into oatmeal or gifting them during the holidays.

Slow Cooker Apple Butter

Thick, velvety and spiced just right. Our Slow Cooker Apple Butter is a classic fall preserve sweetened with a mix of brown sugar and white sugar. It's a rich spread that's perfect on toast, biscuits or spooned over pancakes.

Slow Cooker Apple Butter in a Jar with a Spoonful Being Lifted
Slow Cooker Apple Butter Recipe
Slow Cooker Apple Butter is thick, rich, and spiced with cinnamon and cloves - the perfect homemade spread for apple season.
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Slow Cooker Apple Butter in Jar with Apples

Apple Cider Simple Syrup

This spiced Apple Cider Simple Syrup brings apple flavor to cocktails, mocktails and more. It's sweet, tart and easy to make in a small saucepan, an effortless way to dress up drinks or baked goods with a seasonal twist.

Apple Cider Simple Syrup Poured in a Jar
Apple Cider Simple Syrup
This sweet Apple Cider Simple Syrup, with its hint of tartness is the perfect addition to enhancing your autumn cocktail or mocktail menu! Used traditionally to sweeten cocktails, simple syrups can also be used in other beverages, cooking and baking.
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Apple Cider Simple Syrup in a Jar

Easy Homemade Apple Sauce Recipe from Kylee Cooks

This no-fuss Homemade Applesauce Recipe is a great way to use up a variety of apples. You can sweeten it to taste, leave it chunky or blend it smooth and enjoy it warm or chilled. A family favorite and freezer-friendly staple.

Apple Sauce in jars on a counter

Get the recipe for Kylee Cooks' Easy Homemade Apple Sauce Recipe here.

Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar Recipe from Food Wine and Love

Made with just two ingredients, this Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar Recipe is a simple way to reduce food waste and create something useful in your own kitchen. Perfect for cooking, cleaning or wellness routines.

Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar in a jar

Get the Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar recipe from Food Wine and Love here.

Caramel Apple Jam from Milk Glass Home and Kitchen

With soft chunks of apple and a rich caramel base, this homemade Caramel Apple Jam like dessert in a jar. Spoon it over ice cream or spread it on warm English muffins, either way, it's packed with comforting apple flavor.

Apple Jam in a mason jar on a plate with a spoon beside it

Grab the recipe for Milk Glass Home and Kitchen Caramel Apple Jam here.

Apple Cider Caramel from Well Fed Baker

This dairy-free Apple Cider Caramel has all the rich flavor of the classic version with just four simple ingredients. Perfect for drizzling over baked apples, apple crisp or even your next batch of French toast.

Apple Cider Caramel Sauce in a Jar

Get the recipe for Apple Cider Caramel from Well Fed Baker here.

We'll be adding more cozy fall recipes soon. From apple crisp and apple muffins to savory favorites like pork chops with apple cider glaze and warm apple side dishes for your holiday table.


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