10 Must-Try Apple Dessert Recipes

Caramel Apple Crisp

This delightful dessert combines the tartness of apples with rich caramel, providing a cozy, indulgent treat.

Ingredients:

• 6 cups thinly sliced apples
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Cooking method:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Arrange sliced apples in a baking dish and drizzle with caramel sauce.
3. In a separate bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon until crumbly.
4. Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the apples.
5. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender.
6. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Apple Cinnamon Galette

A rustic pastry that allows the natural flavors of apple and cinnamon to shine.

Ingredients:

• 1 refrigerated pie crust
• 4 apples, peeled and sliced
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C) and roll out pie crust on a baking sheet.
2. Toss apple slices with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
3. Arrange apples in the center of the crust, leaving a 2-inch border.
4. Fold the edges of the crust over the apples, pleating as necessary.
5. Brush melted butter over the crust and apples.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.

Apple Cider Doughnuts

These doughnuts are perfect for autumn, boasting a warm apple cider infusion and a dusting of cinnamon sugar.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup apple cider
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a doughnut pan.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In another bowl, combine apple cider, melted butter, egg, and sugar.
4. Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until well combined.
5. Fill doughnut pan cavities halfway and bake for 12-15 minutes.
6. Let cool before dusting with cinnamon sugar.

Apple Streusel Muffins

A soft, moist muffin with a crunchy streusel topping that's perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup diced apples

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon in a bowl.
3. Mix milk, oil, and egg in another bowl.
4. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients; fold in apples.
5. Divide batter among muffin cups and sprinkle with streusel topping.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Spiced Apple Bundt Cake

This moist cake is infused with warm spices and chunks of apple for a delightful, aromatic dessert.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups diced apples

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a Bundt pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, and baking soda.
3. Add oil, eggs, and vanilla; beat until well combined.
4. Fold in diced apples.
5. Pour batter into the prepared Bundt pan.
6. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

Apple Pie Bars

These bars offer the classic taste of apple pie in a convenient handheld form.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 4 apples, peeled and chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Mix flour, butter, and granulated sugar until crumbly.
3. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the dish.
4. In a bowl, toss apples with brown sugar and cinnamon.
5. Spread apples over the crust and top with remaining crumb mixture.
6. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown.

Apple Walnut Cake

A moist and flavorful cake with the added crunch of walnuts, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups chopped apples
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
2. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and cinnamon in a bowl.
3. Mix in oil and eggs until well blended.
4. Fold in apples and walnuts.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
6. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Caramel Apple Cheesecake

This creamy cheesecake is enhanced with the sweet-tart flavor of caramel apples for a luxurious dessert.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 24 oz cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce
• 2 apples, peeled and sliced

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a springform pan.
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into pan to form crust.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add eggs and vanilla.
4. Pour over crust and smooth top.
5. Arrange apple slices on top and drizzle with caramel sauce.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until set.

Apple Fritters

These doughnut-like fritters are filled with apple bits and fried to golden perfection, then dusted with powdered sugar.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup peeled and diced apples
• Oil for frying

Cooking method:

1. Heat oil in a deep pan to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon.
3. Stir in milk and egg until a smooth batter forms.
4. Fold in diced apples.
5. Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry until golden brown.
6. Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar.

Apple Turnovers

A flaky pastry filled with spiced apple filling, perfect for a quick dessert or snack.

Ingredients:

• 1 package puff pastry sheets, thawed
• 3 apples, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 egg, beaten

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Toss apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
3. Roll out puff pastry and cut into squares.
4. Place apple mixture in the center of each square.
5. Fold over to form triangles and seal edges with a fork.
6. Brush with beaten egg and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.