73 Crisp & Juicy Apple Recipes That Bring All the Fall Flavor

Updated August 27, 2020
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Fall’s favorite fruit teams up with a little sugar and spice for a Southern roll call of irresistible treats–from caramel apple muffins to pecan pie cobbler. Apples are a scrumptious fall fruit, and nothing is better on a cool autumn evening than a delicious, warm dessert. Here is a bounty of apple recipes—apple pies, apple turnovers, apple muffins, apple cakes, and more. These apple recipes each share a passion for this fabulous fruit. Enjoy a Caramel Apple Coffee Cake with a cup of your favorite brew, or try an Easy Skillet Apple Pie. If you prefer your apples on the side, Brussels Sprout Slaw with Apples and Pecans would be mouthwatering apple recipe to try. However you slice it, these apple recipes have just the right appeal.

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Caramel Apple Sangria

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Recipe: Caramel Apple Sangria

Pecan-flavored vodka, fresh apple cider, cinnamon sticks, sparkling wine, caramel-dipped apple slices, and nearly half a dozen whole apples make this one seasonal sipper you won’t soon forget.

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Apple Chips

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Recipe: Apple Chips

 Our two-ingredient Apple Chips are as straightforward as they sound. But the resulting flavor—now that’s on another level.

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Brussels Sprout Slaw with Apples and Pecans

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Recipe: Brussels Sprout Slaw with Apples and Pecans

Who says your slaw obsession has to sit the season out? This recipe uses some of the brightest autumnal flavors to create a slaw that’s savory, crunchy, and always a crowd pleaser.

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Caramel Apple Dip

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Recipe: Caramel Apple Dip

A sugary spin on a cream cheese classic with a crisp bruléed topping.

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Apple Hello Dolly Bars

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Recipe: Apple Hello Dolly Bars

Everyone loves the chocolate, coconut, and pecan layers of Hello Dolly Bars. But throw in a layer of chopped Granny Smiths and they will rave.

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Sauteed Apple Crisp

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Recipe: Sauteed Apple Crisp

This is one apple crisp that won’t take hours to get on the table. All you’ll need is 10 minutes and a few store-bought ingredients.

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Caramel Apple Cake

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Recipe: Caramel Apple Cake

This cake is topped with sauteed apple slices and drizzled in a delicious Apple Brandy-Caramel Sauce.

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Apple Bread Pudding

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Recipe: Apple Bread Pudding

Serve this family-style from a baking dish, or divide with a 3-inch round cutter for an elegant presentation. Top it all off with Sautéed Apples and a drizzle of Apple Brandy Crème Anglaise for a spectacular finish.

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Easy Skillet Apple Pie

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Recipe: Easy Skillet Apple Pie

Making an apple pie has never been so easy. Simply toss apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar, and spoon over a refrigerated pie crust in the cast-iron skillet. Top with the other crust and bake.

Watch: Easy Skillet Apple Pie

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Easy Apple Butter

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Recipe: Easy Apple Butter

This spread is autumn's sweetest sensation, stealing the show as a condiment and lending rich flavor to some of our favorite fall recipes.

Test Kitchen Tip: Use a wooden spoon to draw a line through the apple butter on the bottom of the pot; if the line holds for 5 seconds before the apple butter merges back together, it's finished cooking.

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Caramel Apple Blondie Pie

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Recipe: Caramel Apple Blondie Pie

Buttery rich layers of tender cake and caramelized apples add up to one sweet combo. The secret to the crisp, flaky crust? Baking in a cast-iron skillet on a lower oven rack.

Cooking Video: Caramel Apple Blondie Pie

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Caramel Apple Coffee Cake

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Recipe: Caramel Apple Coffee Cake

This cake is down-home delicious and so easy you won't believe you started from scratch.

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Fresh Apple Cake

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Recipe: Fresh Apple Cake

Thinly sliced apples create rich, moist layers of fruit within the cake. Frost it with Browned-Butter Frosting (pictured), Dark Chocolate Frosting, or Cream Cheese Frosting.

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Apple, Lemon, and Gin Shandy

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Recipe: Apple, Lemon, and Gin Shandy

This refreshing, citrusy drink goes from kitchen to cooler with ease.

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Roast Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Apples

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Recipe: Roast Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Apples

Feed the gang with one large 5- to 6-pound bird or two smaller ones. To achieve golden brown skin, first roast at high heat, then turn the oven temperature down to cook the chicken through. Serve with sweet potatoes and apples for a perfect finish.

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Caramel Apple Topping

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Recipe: Caramel Apple Topping

Serve warm over cakes, ice cream, or brownies for a decadent dessert.

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Upside-Down Caramelized Apple Cake

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Recipe: Upside-Down Caramelized Apple Cake

This buttery mixture of pecans, brown sugar, and tart Granny Smiths makes for an irresistible treat.

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Creole Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce

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Recipe: Creole Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce

This bread pudding is from New Orleans chef Leah Chase, the queen of Creole cuisine. And yes, it does call for 5 tablespoons of vanilla extract.

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Cinnamon Apples

Recipe: Cinnamon Apples

Nice and versatile, these sweet apples are delicious served over ice cream or pound cake but also taste great alone.

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Skillet Pork Chops with Apples and Onions

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Recipe: Skillet Pork Chops with Apples and Onions

This one-pan dish is as impressive as it is easy to make. Once you complete this hearty dish of savory apples and whipped cream, you’ll also finish with a side and a sauce all-in-one. The Granny Smith apples add sweet notes to the otherwise savory flavor profile, and pull richness from the bourbon. Out of bourbon? Just use scotch or whiskey as a replacement. When you stir in the liquor into the hot sauce, you’ll immediately see the alcohol evaporate from the pan. Be sure to brown the chops well so they'll give the mustardy pan sauce deep flavor.

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Apple and Goat Cheese Salad with Candied Pecans

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Recipe: Apple and Goat Cheese Salad with Candied Pecans

This seasonal salad is bursting with flavor thanks to an absolutely dazzling vinaigrette and a bevy of autumnal spices and ingredients.

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Apple and Pear Crisp

Recipe: Apple and Pear Crisp

If you’re looking for the perfect recipe to herald in the fall season, consider it found. Finish with a dollop of whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon.

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Apple Stack Cake

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Recipe: Apple Stack Cake

This rustic cake is best after it has “cured” for a few days. Store in a cool (not cold) dark place to give the filling and layers a chance to fully meld. The result is divine.

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Apple Bread

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Recipe: Apple Bread

This not-too-sweet quick bread has a subtle flavor that makes it a prime offering for more than just dessert. Serve it up for breakfast or as a comforting snack any time of day.

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Apple-Bourbon Pie

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Recipe: Apple-Bourbon Pie

Bourbon-infused raisins, apricot preserves, pecans, cinnamon, and nutmeg take your favorite apple pie to new heights.

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Apple Butter

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Recipe: Apple Butter

Our six-ingredient slow cooker apple butter is a fall staple. Just make sure you’re up and at ‘em—it’ll take a full 10 hours to cook.

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Apple Butter Cobbler with Drop Biscuits

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Recipe: Apple Butter Cobbler with Drop Biscuits

This recipe calls for a staggering four pounds of apples. That’s right, two pound of Granny Smith and two pounds of Honeycrisp or Gala. Trust us, the harvest will be put to good use.

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Apple Butter Doughnuts with Salted-Caramel Glaze

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Recipe: Apple Butter Doughnuts with Salted-Caramel Glaze

What could possibly make our Apple-Butter Doughnuts even better? How about glazing them with Salted-Caramel sauce? Yep, that'll do it.

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Apple Butter-Pecan Quick Bread

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Recipe: Apple Butter-Pecan Quick Bread

So you made a big batch of our Slow-Cooker Apple Butter and now you don’t know what to do with it? Whip up this seasonal quick bread. You won’t be disappointed.