Got too many apples? Good. These recipes turn your surplus into something spectacular—think cozy bakes, fresh bites, and clever twists. Waste not, snack well.

Apple Tarte Tatin with Pears

Apple Tarte Tatin with Pears. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Apple tarte Tatin with pears is a beautifully simple dessert made with caramelized fruit and buttery pastry. Slow-cooked to bring out rich flavor, it’s the kind of treat that feels elegant but is easy to make. Add a scoop of ice cream and you’ve got a warm, irresistible finish to any meal.
Get the Recipe: Apple Tarte Tatin with Pears

Caramel Apple Cake

Caramel Apple Cake. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Caramel Apple Cake is a great addition to your recipe collection. Whether you’re hosting or just looking for something tasty to make, this one fits the bill perfectly.
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Cake

Apple Fritter Hawaiian Rolls Sticky Buns

A plate of sticky buns with apples and a mint leaf on it.
Apple Fritter Hawaiian Rolls Sticky Buns. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Apple Fritter Hawaiian Rolls Sticky Buns have all the flavors of apple fritters without frying and apple cinnamon rolls without waiting for the yeast to rise.
Get the Recipe: Apple Fritter Hawaiian Rolls Sticky Buns

Apple Butter

Two glass jars of apple butter, one open with a spoonful being lifted, placed on a patterned cloth.
Apple Butter. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

Homemade apple butter is a fall essential you won’t want to miss. Fresh, crisp apples are slow cooked with brown sugar, vanilla, and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to make a smooth, velvety spread that’s out-of-this-world delicious. Cozy, comforting, and crave-worthy – this versatile treat captures all the best parts of fall season.
Get the Recipe: Apple Butter

Puff Pastry Apple Pie Pockets

A flaky pastry filled with spiced apples is cut in half on a wooden board.
Puff Pastry Apple Pie Pockets. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

This puff pastry apple pie is apple pie like you’ve never had before. Tender, juicy, perfectly-spiced apples inside a flaky, buttery puff pastry delivers all the flavors of the classic dessert with half the effort. This melt-in-your-mouth treat is a must at your upcoming holiday celebrations, but who’s to say you can’t enjoy them year round?
Get the Recipe: Puff Pastry Apple Pie Pockets

Butterscotch Apple Crisp

A butterscotch apple crumble in a cast iron skillet on a wooden cutting board.
Butterscotch Apple Crisp. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

This butterscotch apple crisp is easier than apple pie! Granny smith apples, tossed in a sweet bourbon butterscotch sauce, and finished with a buttery streusel topping.
Get the Recipe: Butterscotch Apple Crisp

Apple Sausage Stuffing

Apple Sausage Stuffing. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Apple Sausage Stuffing is a great addition to your recipe collection. Whether you’re hosting or just looking for something tasty to make, this one fits the bill perfectly.
Get the Recipe: Apple Sausage Stuffing

Apple Tarts Easy Weeknight Dessert

Apple Tarts Easy Weeknight Dessert. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

These apple tarts with orange-almond marmalade are quick, easy, and full of bright flavor. Made with puff pastry, they come together fast but look and taste impressive enough for guests. Perfect for a weeknight treat or a simple dessert to share.
Get the Recipe: Apple Tarts Easy Weeknight Dessert

French Apple Turnovers

French Apple Turnovers. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Easy French apple turnovers are made with puff pastry and baked to golden perfection in the oven. Filled with tender, spiced apples, they’re quick enough for a weeknight treat and elegant enough to serve to guests.
Get the Recipe: French Apple Turnovers

Apple Crisp Without Oats

Apple Crisp Without Oats. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

This easy apple crisp recipe skips the oats and delivers all the cozy flavor you love. Sliced apples are baked with cinnamon and topped with a buttery, crumbly streusel that’s rich and satisfying. It comes together in one dish and bakes in under an hour, making it a go-to dessert you’ll want to make again and again.
Get the Recipe: Apple Crisp Without Oats

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

Two jars of apple oatmeal topped with chopped apples, surrounded by whole apples and a bowl of mixed nuts and dried fruits.
Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

Apple cinnamon overnight oats are the most delicious, most wholesome way to start your day. Is there anything better than thick and creamy rolled oats full of fresh, crisp apples then drizzled with maple syrup? I don’t think so. This fall-inspired grab-and-go breakfast is comforting, filling, and mind-blowingly good.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

Salted Caramel Apple Pie

Salted Caramel Apple Pie. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

This salted caramel apple pie takes everything you love about a classic double-crust pie and makes it even more indulgent. Instead of just drizzling caramel on top, the sauce is baked right into the filling, creating a rich, gooey layer that blends perfectly with the tender apples. It’s sweet, a little salty, and completely satisfying in every bite. Once you try it this way, you won’t want it any other way.
Get the Recipe: Salted Caramel Apple Pie

Mini Apple Pies

Mini Apple Pies. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Apples and dates meet sugar and spice in these bite sized mini apple pies. A delightfully simple way to satisfy your holiday sweet tooth.
Get the Recipe: Mini Apple Pies

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Start your morning with Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal, a warm and hearty bowl to get you going. Packed with apples and a touch of cinnamon, it’s a wholesome way to fuel your day.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Applesauce Pancakes

A stack of applesauce pancakes topped with caramelized apple pieces on a white plate.
Applesauce Pancakes. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

These applesauce pancakes will bring fall comfort to your breakfast table. They’re light, fluffy, and naturally sweetened with applesauce. The hint of cinnamon will make you feel extra warm and cozy! Surely the easiest, most delicious twist on classic pancakes that you love, and will make your mornings extra special.
Get the Recipe: Applesauce Pancakes

Easy Apple Strudel

Easy Apple Strudel. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

This easy apple strudel uses canned fruit and puff pastry to create a warm, flaky dessert that looks impressive but comes together in just about 30 minutes. It’s a simple way to serve something special without spending hours in the kitchen.
Get the Recipe: Easy Apple Strudel

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