Check out these 17 irresistible apple dessert recipes that range from timeless favorites to exciting new twists, all packed with the cozy flavors of apple and cinnamon. Get inspired to whip up something delicious and make the most of the season!

Apple Crisp Without Oats

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

Craving a crisp but don’t have oats on hand? This version skips the oats, delivering a decadent, buttery topping that pairs perfectly with tender, spiced apples. It’s simple, nostalgic, and absolutely crowd-pleasing!
Get the Recipe: Apple Crisp Without Oats

Apple Tarte Tatin with Pears

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

This French-inspired dessert takes caramelized apples and pears to the next level. The glossy fruit topping rests on flaky, golden pastry for a dessert that’s as elegant as it is delicious.
Get the Recipe: Apple Tarte Tatin with Pears

Apple Tarts Easy Weeknight Dessert

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

When you need a quick treat, these easy apple tarts have your back! With just a few ingredients, you can whip up a treat that’s as impressive as it is effortless.
Get the Recipe: Apple Tarts Easy Weeknight Dessert

Caramel Apple Cake

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

Think caramel apples but in cake form! This gooey, moist cake is oozing with caramel sweetness and chunks of tender apple, making it the ultimate dessert for chilly evenings.
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Cake

Double-Crust Apple Pie

Double-Crust Apple Pie. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

The double-crust apple pie is the quintessential American dessert. Flaky, buttery crust envelops juicy, cinnamon-spiced apples for a warm and nostalgic treat.
Get the Recipe: Double-Crust Apple Pie

Easy Apple Strudel

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

Crisp, golden layers of pastry filled with spiced apple goodness—this strudel takes the flavors of fall and wraps them in an irresistible crunchy crust.
Get the Recipe: Easy Apple Strudel

French Apple Turnovers

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

These handheld delights are buttery, flaky, and full of sweet apple filling. Perfect for breakfast treats, coffee breaks, or an anytime snack.
Get the Recipe: French Apple Turnovers

Homemade Fried Apple Pies

Homemade Fried Apple Pies. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Bring back childhood memories with these crispy, golden fried apple pies. Featuring warm, spiced apples tucked inside a buttery crust, they’re comfort food at its best.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Fried Apple Pies

Air Fryer Apple Fritters

Apple cinnamon fritters on a plate with apples.
Air Fryer Apple Fritters. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Love apple fritters but not the oil? These air-fried gems are crispy and golden on the outside, fluffy on the inside, with bursts of apple in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Apple Fritters

Apple Galette

Overhead shot of an apple galette on parchment with fresh apples on the side.
Apple Galette. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Rustic and stunning, this free-form tart is as easy to make as it is delicious. Its crispy pastry surrounding tender, perfectly spiced apple slices is a total showstopper!
Get the Recipe: Apple Galette

Microwave Apple Crisp

Microwave Apple Crisp.
Microwave Apple Crisp. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Got a sweet craving but short on time? This microwave recipe gets your apple crisp fix ready in minutes with minimal effort.
Get the Recipe: Microwave Apple Crisp

Apple Cinnamon Cake

A slice of moist apple cinnamon cake with chocolate chunks is lifted from a whole cake.
Apple Cinnamon Cake. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

Moist, flavorful, and perfectly spiced, this apple cinnamon cake is a standout dessert that’s equally perfect for brunch or after dinner.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Cake

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.

These flaky puff pastry pockets are packed with warm, cinnamon-scented apple filling. They’re portable, easy, and perfect for sharing—or not!
Get the Recipe: Puff Pastry Apple Pie Pockets

Apple Pie Stuffed Cheesecake

A slice of apple pie stuffed cheesecake on a plate with a spoon.
Apple Pie Stuffed Cheesecake. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Two desserts collide in this incredible cheesecake filled with gooey, cinnamon-spiced apple pie filling. It’s indulgent, rich, and absolutely unforgettable.
Get the Recipe: Apple Pie Stuffed Cheesecake

Vegan Apple Cookies with Oatmeal

Vegan Apple Cookies with Oatmeal. Photo credit: Two City Vegans.

Who says dessert can’t be wholesome? These vegan apple cookies are chewy, oats-filled morsels with that perfect apple-cinnamon flavor.
Get the Recipe: Vegan Apple Cookies with Oatmeal

Apple Fritter Bread

Three slices of apple fritter bread on a white plate.
Apple Fritter Bread. Photo credit: Bake What You Love.

All the flavors of an apple fritter in loaf form! Swirls of cinnamon and chunks of apple make this bread irresistible for breakfast or dessert.
Get the Recipe: Apple Fritter Bread

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Brownie

A piece of cake on a blue plate with a fork.
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Brownie. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Indulgence on a plate—this dessert layers fudgy brownies with creamy caramel apple cheesecake. It’s the ultimate sweet treat for special occasions.
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Cheesecake Brownie

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