Apples were made for dessert, and these recipes capture their cozy magic. From pies to crisps to warm skillet bakes, they’re the definition of fall comfort. Sweet, spiced, and perfect with a scoop of ice cream, they turn apples into something unforgettable.

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.

This apple cinnamon cake is moist, fluffy, and totally crave-worthy! It’s packed with tender sweet apples and warm spices, sprinkled with a crunchy cinnamon crumble, then finished off with a delicious milk and powdered sugar glaze. It’s the perfect combination of sweet, spice, and everything nice – a cozy, comforting fall treat to start or end your day with.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Cake

Rustic Apple Galette

A slice of apple galette with ice cream on a plate.
Rustic Apple Galette. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This apple galette is an easy dessert. Filled with tasty apples in a flaky pie crust. Top if off with ice cream for a delicious dessert.
Get the Recipe: Rustic Apple Galette

Puff Pastry Apple Tart

Rectangular apple tart with golden apple slices, a flaky crust, and a light glaze. Two cinnamon sticks lie nearby on a wooden surface.
Puff Pastry Apple Tart. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Puff Pastry Apple Tart Recipe is a delicious and easy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Made with flaky puff pastry, sweet apples, and a hint of cinnamon, this tart will have your taste buds dancing with joy.
Get the Recipe: Puff Pastry Apple Tart

Microwave Apple Crisp

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

This easy microwave apple crisp recipe is a quick single serve option when you need a delicious fall dessert in minutes. Top with a scoop of ice cream or some whipped cream and enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Microwave Apple Crisp

Apple Galette

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

Apple Galette is more than a lazy person’s apple pie. It’s bursting with apple flavor, pleasantly sweet without being cloying, and framed in a flaky, buttery, golden brown pastry crust. But what sets the Apple Galette apart is how ridiculously easy it is to make.
Get the Recipe: Apple Galette

Apple Blackberry Crumble

A bowl of fruit crumble with oats on top, featuring apples and blackberries. A fresh apple and blackberries are placed beside the bowl.
Apple Blackberry Crumble. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

This Apple Blackberry Crumble is a delicious mixture of sweet apple and blackberry flavors then topped with a buttery oat crumble. It’s a great dessert.
Get the Recipe: Apple Blackberry Crumble

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Brownie

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

These delicious caramel apple cheesecake brownies are the perfect, easy fall dessert!
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Cheesecake Brownie

Air Fryer Apple Crisp

Forkfull of Air Fryer Apple Crisp.
Air Fryer Apple Crisp. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Air fryer apple crisp is crispy, sugary. delicious & simple to make. You can have all the delicious flavor of grandma’s traditional apple pie less effort.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Apple Crisp

Single-Serve Apple Pie

Mini apple pie on cutting board.
Single-Serve Apple Pie. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

With a flaky crust and sweet filling, this single serve apple pie is a satisfying dessert for one!
Get the Recipe: Single-Serve Apple Pie

Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake

A slice of apple cinnamon coffee cake on a plate.
Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Apples coated with brown sugar and butter and baked underneath cake batter in this apple upside down cake! The sticky caramel apple topping makes the cake taste amazing.
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake

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

Mock Apple Pie

Slice of pie with crumb topping on a stack of plates, surrounded by crackers and cinnamon sticks.
Mock Apple Pie. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Craving apple pie but out of apples? This Mock Apple Pie uses Ritz Crackers for a surprisingly delicious twist. Try it for your next dessert!
Get the Recipe: Mock Apple Pie

Instant Pot Apple Pie Cheesecake

Slice of apple pie cheesecake in front of the Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Apple Pie Cheesecake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Love both cheesecake and apple pie? Combine them in one gorgeous dessert! This delicious Instant Pot apple pie cheesecake tastes amazing and is perfect for fall.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Apple Pie Cheesecake

Air Fryer Apple Pie Bites

Apple pie bites cut open to show the apple filling inside.
Air Fryer Apple Pie Bites. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These delightful air fryer apple pie bites are an easy dessert idea. Cinnamon apple filling is wrapped in a flaky biscuit crust. Only 5 ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Apple Pie Bites

Apple Pie Bread Pudding

Image shows a head on close up shot of a slice of Apple Pie Bread Pudding topped with whipped cream.
Apple Pie Bread Pudding. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Experience the ultimate comfort dessert with Apple Pie Bread Pudding, a delightful blend of warm spices, sweet apples, and soft bread soaked in a rich custard. A heavenly twist on a classic favorite.
Get the Recipe: Apple Pie Bread Pudding

Apple Cobbler Cake Recipe

A baked apple dessert topped with pecans in a rectangular dish, surrounded by whole apples and a colorful napkin.
Apple Cobbler Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

This easy Apple Cobbler Cake combines soft cake with warm, cinnamon-spiced apples, perfect for any occasion. Serve with ice cream or caramel for an extra sweet treat!
Get the Recipe: Apple Cobbler Cake Recipe

Apple Cranberry Pecan Crumble

A bowl of crumble with oats and pecans with a spoon.
Apple Cranberry Pecan Crumble. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Say hello to Fall with this delicious Apple Cranberry Pecan Crumble recipe!
Get the Recipe: Apple Cranberry Pecan Crumble

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