Apples aren’t just for pie anymore. These recipes take the classic fruit into new, crave-worthy territory—from savory to sweet, simple to stunning. It’s the ultimate upgrade for your favorite fall flavor.

Iced Apple Cookies

Apple oatmeal cookies with icing and apples on a white plate.
Iced Apple Cookies. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

Iced Apple Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful treat to round off Sunday dinner. These cookies are packed with the flavors of apple and cinnamon, offering a comforting, home-baked taste. Drizzled with a sweet icing, they’re sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Get the Recipe: Iced Apple Cookies

Gluten-free apple cake

Top view of an almond-topped cake with a slice removed, surrounded by sliced apples, whole apples, a knife, and yellow flowers on a white wooden table—proof that apple recipes go far beyond pie.
Gluten-free apple cake. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

This gluten-free apple cake is a plush, tall Russian gluten free sharlotka that tastes like a cloud when you bite into it.
Get the Recipe: Gluten-free apple cake

Apple Cranberry Salad

A bowl of salad with sliced apples, walnuts, dried cranberries, lettuce, and thinly sliced onions on a white surface—perfect for those who love fresh apple creations beyond traditional apple recipes.
Apple Cranberry Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Apple Cranberry Salad is a vibrant and fresh salad with crisp apples, tart cranberries, and a sweet dressing. It’s a perfect side dish for any meal or a holiday gathering.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cranberry Salad

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

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

Cherry Apple Crisp

A bowl of cherry apple crisp topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, placed on a floral napkin. Two green apples are in the background.
Cherry Apple Crisp. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

This Cherry Apple Crisp brings together the tartness of cherries and the sweetness of apples and finished with a crunchy oat topping that adds the perfect texture.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Apple Crisp

Apple Cream Scones

A slice of an Apple Scones on a white plate and a cup of tea.
Apple Cream Scones. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Bake this delicious buttery, tender Irish Apple Cream Scones for a quick and simple breakfast treat or afternoon snack.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cream Scones

Apple Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream

Frosted and unfrosted apple cupcakes in a muffin tin.
Apple Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Say hello to fall with these wonderful easy Apple Cupcakes topped with velvety Maple Buttercream Frosting. Cinnamon, ginger, and cloves add the perfect warm spices to flavor these delicious apple cakes
Get the Recipe: Apple Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream

Quick Cabbage Apple Slaw

Quick Cabbage Apple Slaw. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

This Quick Cabbage Apple Slaw recipe is a delightful, refreshing choice when you’re looking to add a burst of flavor and color to your meals.
Get the Recipe: Quick Cabbage Apple Slaw

Caramel Apple Popcorn

A white bowl with caramel apple popcorn.
Caramel Apple Popcorn. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Let the family feast on bowls of this homemade Caramel Apple Popcorn. It’s the perfect crispy snack for your weekend movie or game nights. This popcorn is seriously tasty – buttery and caramel-y, just as it should be. It’s become a beloved snack for the family.
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Popcorn

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

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

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

Curly Endive Salad with Celery, Apple and Candied Pecans

A fresh salad with sliced apples, pecans, and mixed greens on a white rectangular plate. The apples have a red peel and are thinly sliced, while the greens provide a leafy background, creating a colorful and healthy dish.
Curly Endive Salad with Celery, Apple and Candied Pecans. Photo credit: Not Entirely Average.

Curly Endive Winter Salad brings together crisp apple slices, sweet crunchy pecans, and hearty leafy greens for a refreshing cold-weather dish. A light vinaigrette adds the perfect balance of brightness and bite!
Get the Recipe: Curly Endive Salad with Celery, Apple and Candied Pecans

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

Quick and Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad

Broccoli and shredded carrots on a mixing spoon.
Quick and Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Quick and Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad is brimming with broccoli, apples, carrots, cranberries, walnuts, and a creamy yogurt mayo dressing.
Get the Recipe: Quick and Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad

Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake

A close-up of a dessert topped with apple slices, chopped pecans, and caramel sauce.
Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This recipe for Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake is the perfect fall dessert to take center stage on your Thanksgiving dessert menu. It’s spiced perfectly to evoke warm, comforting fall flavors and is absolutely gorgeous.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake

Apple Bottom Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake

A close-up of a sliced cheesecake with a pecan topping on a graham cracker crust, placed on a red-striped cloth.
Apple Bottom Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake. Photo credit: Not Entirely Average.

Apple Bottom Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake isn’t just dessert—it’s a full-fledged flavor experience. A tangy cream cheese filling, caramel-kissed apples, and praline pecan topping stack up like layers of family drama at Thanksgiving. It takes a water bath and some patience, but if you follow the steps, the payoff is pure magic. Serve this, and you’re the hero who brought the party to the plate!
Get the Recipe: Apple Bottom Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake

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

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 Cinnamon Rolls

A pan of freshly baked and frosted apple cinnamon rolls on a dark blue background.
Apple Cinnamon Rolls. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Made for fall weekends, holiday mornings, and special occasions, these apple cinnamon rolls with fresh apples and cream cheese frosting are an upgrade on classic homemade cinnamon rolls.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Rolls

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